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We need to talk about rescue plans. We really do. In an emergency, having a rescue plan can save lives. Having a well-structured rescue plan in place can make all the difference in an emergency. Our tailored rescue plans are designed to meet the specific needs of your workplace, to help implement effective rescue strategies that ensure your team's safety. Read our case studies to find out more about how we have helped set up rescue plans: 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02LzkCX0 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02Lz9Gs0 #EmergencyPreparedness #SafetyFirst #RescuePlans #REAX

 Lost or Injured on the Trail? Here's How ELMs Can Help 🥾 ⛰️ Imagine you're hiking in a remote area, and you lose your bearings. Panic starts to set in, but then you spot a blue sign with a unique code – an Emergency Location Marker (ELM). This simple sign could be your lifeline back to safety. How to Use ELMs in an Emergency: 🗺️ Locate the ELM: Keep an eye out for blue ELM signs along the trail. They're usually placed at trailheads, intersections, and other key locations. 🗺️ Identify the Code: The ELM sign will have a unique alphanumeric code. Take note of this code – it's your key to rescue. 🗺️ Call for Help: Call 911 or your local emergency number. Clearly state that you are lost or injured and provide the ELM code to the dispatcher. 🗺️ Stay Put: If possible, remain near the ELM. This will make it easier for rescuers to locate you. ELMs can get emergency services to you quickly and save lives! 🚨 #TrailSafety #ELMs #EmergencyServices

In a disaster scenario, things can change in a blink of an eye, so advance planning is key. Don't wait for an emergency situation. You can prepare on your pet's behalf now. During today's theme of National Pet Week, "Emergencies happen; be prepared," discover why having a pet evacuation kit packed well in advance is crucial - in the event an emergency happens. Learn more at avma.org/PetWeek #NPW2024

You know how in the movies, they give rescue breaths and it’s all dramatic? Usually, someone is being hauled out of the ocean and the rescuer pinches their nose shut, breathes two or three times, and the drowning person coughs up a quart of seawater. Yeah...that’s not exactly how it happens in real life. When you give rescue breaths, you have to give them in cycles, alternating with chest compressions. And there are specific types of emergencies where rescue breaths are recommended. Don’t let me spoil it for you! My team put this infographic together to break it all down, with more on our blog. https://lnkd.in/gwf-g9Vr

I’m a part of some lively conversations about the emergency response in Western North Carolina and the region online; I’m a Wilderness First Responder and have supported some Search and Rescue teams when I was younger and fitter, and I know folks who do emergency response at scale for a living for the federal and some State governments as well as random outdoors folks who are smart about taking care of them and theirs, and even a few people who can only be called preppers. There’s a conversation around ‘prepping’ that comes to mind, but there’s a more interesting one about the conflicts in the news between the volunteer search and rescue folks – often private aviation and helo owners and pilots – and the professional responders. In the conversations, we’re digging into the minutiae of timelines and spans of control. That’s boring for here. There’s something really interesting to use to look at and understand this event: The conflict between levels of control and independence. Some of the ‘official’ response folks seem to be going full Al Haig (“I’m in charge…”) and there are notable conflicts with some of the folks who have been voluntarily and relatively independently been rescuing folks and delivering aid. In my circles, each side has supporters. From the centralized point of view, there is a limit to the number of uncontrolled flights in a constrained airspace, using limited staging and loading and fueling sites before we’re going to have problems (no fuel, no available supplies or landing or staging areas, planes falling out of the sky when they collide). There’s a need to systematically understand available resources and the incoming pipeline to manage distributions. There’s a need to accurately know whether a site has been searched, whether it has been surveyed for hazards. Women in ponds randomly handing out the keys to helicopters can’t do those things. From the decentralized point of view, people are injured, without shelter, food, or water and have a limited shelf life in those conditions. Being imperfectly rescued soon enough is a lot better from the rescuee’s point of view than being efficiently and perfectly rescued four days too late. And do you know something? That exact tension exists in your organization. ...read the rest at the link in the comments.

What makes Western Shelter’s products ideal for search and rescue operations? 👍 Like this post 💬 Drop a comment below 🔄 Repost if this was helpful 👥 Tag someone who needs to see this 📨 Send to a colleague who must see this 🎙 | Robert Dunn #WesternShelter #SearchAndRescue #MissionReady

Sometimes, the most unexpected challenges show us the true strength of a community. After facing wildfires, power outages, and flight rerouting, we are sharing our experience and providing helpful resources for anyone affected by such disasters. It’s a reminder of the importance of staying connected and supporting each other. #WildfireRelief #DisasterRecovery #BuildingResilience https://lnkd.in/g6kawwqp

Please read below ⬇️ and support and talk about the need for rescue boats!!!

The Perfect Rescue The Perfect Rescue Let’s dispel the myth of a “perfect” rescue. If a search and rescue mission is being undertaken, then someone is having a very bad day. The best that a search and rescue mission can do is a “save” providing some relief and a happier ending than a “recovery.

Preparedness starts with a plan! Start by creating an emergency plan for yourself, your family, and your pets. For more details on how to start your emergency plan, visit www.YavapaiReady.gov/Plan #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyPlan #FamilyPreparedness #YavapaiCounty #MakeAPlan