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Every Hour Lost Places A Every Hour Lost Places A Huge Impact On The Huge Impact On The

Possibility of A Safe Return.Possibility of A Safe Return.

Can You Do It ??Can You Do It ??

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Do you know the difference between Do you know the difference between Lost and Stranded ?Lost and Stranded ?

Lost is not knowing where your at and Lost is not knowing where your at and which way to go.which way to go.

Stranded is knowing where your at but Stranded is knowing where your at but know one else dose. know one else dose.

Are You Physically and Mentally Are You Physically and Mentally Able To ?? Able To ??

. Are you medically able to stand the heat of . Are you medically able to stand the heat of summer or the cold of winter.summer or the cold of winter.

Can you physically & mentally survive 24 Can you physically & mentally survive 24 hours or more out doors if need be.hours or more out doors if need be.

So CERT MembersSo CERT Members

It’s a January morning, its 7am your sitting at It’s a January morning, its 7am your sitting at home with your first cup of coffee, and the home with your first cup of coffee, and the phone rings, phone rings,

Its your CERT leader he tells we are being Its your CERT leader he tells we are being deployed to search of a lost hunter. The police deployed to search of a lost hunter. The police have been out all night and has had no luck.have been out all night and has had no luck.

Do you have Everything you Do you have Everything you may need to Survive ?may need to Survive ?

He tells you to meet at the local Fire He tells you to meet at the local Fire Department, to pick up equipment and Department, to pick up equipment and head to the staging area,head to the staging area,

The staging area is near a state forest with The staging area is near a state forest with an adjoining swamp,an adjoining swamp,

The police have set up a command post The police have set up a command post and advises you of the area last know by and advises you of the area last know by the hunter’s son. the hunter’s son.

He was gone from is hunting spot when it He was gone from is hunting spot when it was time to leave.was time to leave.

Your advised he has no medical issues,Your advised he has no medical issues,

He has snacks and a large bottle of water He has snacks and a large bottle of water with him, with him,

Command states the area is not accessible Command states the area is not accessible by roads, snowmobile, and do to weather by roads, snowmobile, and do to weather planes can’t fly.planes can’t fly.

Your advised the tracking dogs this Your advised the tracking dogs this morning were unable to find a scent due morning were unable to find a scent due to the snow.to the snow.

There was a 3 inch fresh snowfall last There was a 3 inch fresh snowfall last night. With more predicted today.night. With more predicted today.

Do You have ?Do You have ?

Back packBack pack Compass, Local MapsCompass, Local Maps Gps with extra batteries,Gps with extra batteries, Wrist watchWrist watch Small flashlight, Whistle Small flashlight, Whistle Dry matches and or lighterDry matches and or lighter Peace of steel wool. Or paperPeace of steel wool. Or paper

A small tarp,A small tarp, A good sharp knife with serrated edge, A good sharp knife with serrated edge,

Pocket knife.Pocket knife. Small First Aid Kit,Small First Aid Kit, Protein bars, Protein bars, Small bottles of water.Small bottles of water. A 5 or 6 foot length of ropeA 5 or 6 foot length of rope Small mirror Small mirror A small military shovel A small military shovel Emergency blanket.Emergency blanket.

Dress for the weatherDress for the weather Dress in layers,Dress in layers, Have water proof bootsHave water proof boots A warm jacket or snowmobile suit.A warm jacket or snowmobile suit. Warm glovesWarm gloves

Sounds like a lot doesn't it ?Sounds like a lot doesn't it ?

But it good mean the difference between But it good mean the difference between life or death!!life or death!!

It may sound funny but carry an extra It may sound funny but carry an extra pair of socks and gloves in a plastic pair of socks and gloves in a plastic baggy.baggy.

Rain poncho Rain poncho A couple large trash bags.A couple large trash bags. A stocking cap or hat.A stocking cap or hat. Snow shoes,Snow shoes,

You’d be surprised how this stuff will You’d be surprised how this stuff will help you and your equipment stay warm help you and your equipment stay warm and dry.and dry.

You’re a team of 4 . Its 26 degrees out, You’re a team of 4 . Its 26 degrees out, and cloudy. With 10mph wind out of the and cloudy. With 10mph wind out of the north. Temp’s to drop into the low teen’s north. Temp’s to drop into the low teen’s tonight,tonight,

You’ve been given your general area to You’ve been given your general area to search, and decide to do a grid search.search, and decide to do a grid search.

So before you even start your searchSo before you even start your search What should you be aware of ??What should you be aware of ??

How about looking to see how deep the How about looking to see how deep the snow is,snow is,

Know if there is any lake’s pond’s, Know if there is any lake’s pond’s, stream’s or river’s in the area.stream’s or river’s in the area.

Any steep terrain Any steep terrain

Why should you know this ??Why should you know this ?? Deep snow is hard and exhausting to Deep snow is hard and exhausting to

walk in, walk in,

Snow can cover small creeks, streams, Snow can cover small creeks, streams, ponds, and lakes where there may be no ponds, and lakes where there may be no or very thin ice,or very thin ice,

On steep terrain snow can cause slip and On steep terrain snow can cause slip and falls, or other hidden dangers,falls, or other hidden dangers,

The key points in this type of SearchThe key points in this type of Search Work at a slow pace don’t fight or rush your way Work at a slow pace don’t fight or rush your way

through deep snow.through deep snow. It will only burn excessive energy,It will only burn excessive energy,

Take breaks as needed conserving energy keeps Take breaks as needed conserving energy keeps you warm,you warm,

Conserve your food and water,Conserve your food and water, Make sure each team member is rested enough to Make sure each team member is rested enough to

continue.continue.

You’ve been out searching sense You’ve been out searching sense 10am. With no signs or luck of 10am. With no signs or luck of

finding your hunter.finding your hunter.

You realize its 3pm your all tired, You realize its 3pm your all tired, and a snow storm has moved in.and a snow storm has moved in.

Your group leader says it time to return to the Your group leader says it time to return to the staging area,staging area,

When you realize you and your group has veered When you realize you and your group has veered off course, and the radio stops working.off course, and the radio stops working.

You cant see your tracks in the heavy snow that’s You cant see your tracks in the heavy snow that’s falling. And its getting colderfalling. And its getting colder

What should you do?What should you do?

A= Attempt to find your way back, and A= Attempt to find your way back, and hope you make it back before dark.hope you make it back before dark.

B = Start yelling for help.B = Start yelling for help.

C = Realize your lost and as a team work C = Realize your lost and as a team work together and prepare for a long night.together and prepare for a long night.

Hopefully you picked C, Hopefully you picked C,

Realize your lost and work as Realize your lost and work as a team and divide the task that a team and divide the task that need to be done.need to be done.

The first thing to do if you get Lost, The first thing to do if you get Lost, Stranded, or Separated, Is To Not Panic.Stranded, or Separated, Is To Not Panic.

Panic is one of the biggest killers of people Panic is one of the biggest killers of people who get Lost, Stranded or Separated, who get Lost, Stranded or Separated,

They become either over heated or They become either over heated or extremely cold before they know it.extremely cold before they know it.

Stop and relax and look at your surroundings, Stop and relax and look at your surroundings,

Do you recognize the terrain if you back track a Do you recognize the terrain if you back track a few yards.few yards.

If you don’t sit down where your at take a deep If you don’t sit down where your at take a deep breath and relax yourself and go to your training,breath and relax yourself and go to your training,

Listen for sounds of other people, or traffic,Listen for sounds of other people, or traffic,

! ! OK GUY’S YOUR LOST !OK GUY’S YOUR LOST !

SO ASK YOURSELF’S ?SO ASK YOURSELF’S ?

DO I KNOW WHAT TO D0?DO I KNOW WHAT TO D0?

Do you know how to build a shelter ?Do you know how to build a shelter ? Build a fire to stay warm in your shelter ?Build a fire to stay warm in your shelter ? Find dry material to build a fire?Find dry material to build a fire? Find food or water?Find food or water? Signal for help ?Signal for help ? Find your way without a GPS or COMPASS Find your way without a GPS or COMPASS

at day light ?at day light ?

Knowing These Key Elements Knowing These Key Elements Can Mean The Difference Can Mean The Difference Between Life And Death Of The Between Life And Death Of The Person or Person’s Your Search Person or Person’s Your Search for, And Yourself.for, And Yourself.

So now you’ve determined you need So now you’ve determined you need to survive the night.to survive the night.

The first thing you need to do is find a The first thing you need to do is find a shelter or a place to build your Shelter.shelter or a place to build your Shelter.

If possible find a dry area, well drained, If possible find a dry area, well drained, and flat,and flat,

An area that has material to build a shelter, An area that has material to build a shelter,

If possible near a water source.If possible near a water source.

A place where there’s plenty of Fire woodA place where there’s plenty of Fire wood

And protection from strong winds.And protection from strong winds. Build it so the wind is to your back.Build it so the wind is to your back.

Avoid areas with loose rocks, dead trees which Avoid areas with loose rocks, dead trees which could fall on your shelter.could fall on your shelter.

Avoid low ground such as ravines, and narrow Avoid low ground such as ravines, and narrow valleys, these could be damp and collect cold air valleys, these could be damp and collect cold air at night.at night.

Do not sleep on bare ground, you’ll burn more Do not sleep on bare ground, you’ll burn more energy trying to stay warm.energy trying to stay warm.

If possible use dry leaves or evergreen boughs to If possible use dry leaves or evergreen boughs to lay on.lay on.

SOME SHELTERS SOME SHELTERS YOU CAN BUILDYOU CAN BUILD

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Natural formations for a shelterNatural formations for a shelter

CavesCaves

Rocky crevices,Rocky crevices,

Large trees with low hanging branches, such Large trees with low hanging branches, such a an evergreen.a an evergreen.

Large evergreen’s already have a cave area Large evergreen’s already have a cave area around them, use it,around them, use it,

Tree pit snow shelterTree pit snow shelter

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Poncho Lean-To Poncho Lean-To

Poncho Tent Poncho Tent

One-Man Shelter One-Man Shelter

Lean-To Lean-To

Debris Hut Debris Hut

Double Lean-To or Debris HutDouble Lean-To or Debris Hut

Now if your really creative you can Now if your really creative you can build a shelter like this !!build a shelter like this !!

Ok My shelter is built and I’m coldOk My shelter is built and I’m cold

With your shelter built you can set up to With your shelter built you can set up to build a fire to stay warm inside and not build a fire to stay warm inside and not have to deal with the smoke.have to deal with the smoke.

Place it where its not going to burn you or Place it where its not going to burn you or the shelter,the shelter,

It can also be used to dry your wet clothesIt can also be used to dry your wet clothes

Start by clearing the area in front of your Start by clearing the area in front of your shelter,shelter,

Start your fire a little at a time,Start your fire a little at a time,

Finding dry material is easy if you know Finding dry material is easy if you know what to look for and where.what to look for and where.

Dry material is always above the ground.Dry material is always above the ground.

Birch bark, Dry cedar bough/bark. Pine cones, Dry leaves, Small Birch bark, Dry cedar bough/bark. Pine cones, Dry leaves, Small twigs, Dry grasstwigs, Dry grass

Attempt to build your fire in a small pit, or a Attempt to build your fire in a small pit, or a coffee can,coffee can,

Once your fire is started collect bigger peaces to Once your fire is started collect bigger peaces to last the night, last the night,

Stores some in your shelter if there’s room to Stores some in your shelter if there’s room to keep it dry,keep it dry,

You will be practicing different tactics on You will be practicing different tactics on building fires this weekend.building fires this weekend.

Other tactics you need to learn and Other tactics you need to learn and practice!practice!

How to find and make water,How to find and make water, How to look for food,How to look for food, How to signal helpHow to signal help How to determine directions without a How to determine directions without a

Compass or GPS.Compass or GPS. How to do different search patterns.How to do different search patterns.

Other TacticsOther Tactics Unfortunately these cannot be taught in just Unfortunately these cannot be taught in just

a couple hours,a couple hours,

They take a lot of time and practice to learn.They take a lot of time and practice to learn.

And would make a good training in your And would make a good training in your individual groupsindividual groups

You can find a lot of this type of You can find a lot of this type of information on the internet,information on the internet,

Your local library,Your local library,

And there are weekend classes you can go And there are weekend classes you can go to check it out on the internet.to check it out on the internet.

Now for the best part of all thisNow for the best part of all this While one of the members is out While one of the members is out

gathering firewood,gathering firewood,

Hears a strange noise on the other side of Hears a strange noise on the other side of a group of pines,a group of pines,

Upon investigating he finds your lost Upon investigating he finds your lost hunter.hunter.

You notice he is covered in snow,You notice he is covered in snow, Breathing, has a weak pulse,Breathing, has a weak pulse, Confused,Confused, Is shivering franticly.Is shivering franticly. His clothes a wet.His clothes a wet. Unable to get up or walk.Unable to get up or walk.

What as the one who found him should you What as the one who found him should you do ?do ?

The wrap upThe wrap up

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