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SAFETY PAGE Survival Tips |
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| 1 | Your Location - Before heading out for a hike, inform someone where you are headed - Tracking a person or a group will be much easier if they know the location. |
| 2 | Stay together, DO NOT Separate. You need to stay warm with body heat. |
| 3 | Do not Wander off - People can't keep finding you if you move around. Your rescuers are moving slowly in search of clues. |
| 4 | Warm Place - You need to stay warm and away from the wind & rain. Also try to stay visible for people looking for you. |
| 5 | Carry a Whistle - Noise will travel for miles in the woods, so people will be able to hear you. Even on short hikes it's smart to always carry one. |
| 6 | Wear something Bright - Bright clothing or something bright in your back pack, hang on a stick to attract people. |
| 7 | Cold ground - Don't lie on the cold ground. You can lose precious body heat. Build a mattress with branches, moss and leaves. |
| 8 | Eating anything Wild - Be careful what you eat. Along with being hungry you don't want to get sick from anything you ate. (Note: If you own a Cell Phone, it may be a great way to call for a rescue. A rescue could take a few hours, so you may need to start a camp fire to stay warm. Basics are to stay warm and calm.) |
| • Rabies in New Brunswick | |
| • NB Health links | |
| • Health Canada - West Nile | |
| • Personal Insect Repellants - PDF | |
| • Lime Disease | |
| • Preparing For The Unexpected | |
| • Survival Tips | |
| • Food Safety - Outdoors | |
| • Rhus-dermatitis causing plants | |
| • Poisonous plants | |
| • Wilderness Survival | |
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