 | Never go any where with out telling someone where you are going, what time
you are planning to return, and who you are going with. |
| When hiking in the woods, leave a note on the dash board of you car
with the trail name and approximate time you plan on returning. |
| If you are going camping or hiking, a whistle can carry sound a lot farther than
your voice. |
| Wear bright colors! They will help hunters in the area spot you and not
mistake you for wild game. |
| Carry a bright colored garbage bag or a poncho big enough to put over you
should you become lost. This will help block wind and rain, and the bright color
will stand out for searchers. |
| If you are going hiking, you can make a copy of your foot print by using
aluminum foil and a towel. This will give searchers a excellent view of the
type and size shoe that you are wearing. |
| Never run from searchers! They are there to help you get home safe. No one
is going to be mad at you. |
| If you hear your name being called out or see someone that is looking for
you, stand up if you are able. Wave your arms and blow your whistle over and
over. |
| Make yourself big by staying close to a tree in a open area. This way if
you see a helicopter you can be spotted a lot easier. If you see a helicopter, do
not stand up and wave at them. Lay down on your back and extend your arms and
legs like a snow angel to make yourself a bigger target for search teams. |
