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IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT  PLANNING YOUR If you answer ‘Yes’ Make a note of all relevant details: NEXT ADVENTURE? ● Location (grid ref if possible) to all three, then off ● Name, gender and age of casualty ● Nature of injuries or emergency #BeAdventureSmart you go, have a ● Number of people in the party ● Your mobile phone number. fantastic day! Dial 999 or 112 Ask for ‘Cumbria Police’ then Not sure? Here’s ‘Mountain Rescue’ ● Make sure you tell the operator that you require Cumbria Police a few tips to keep ● Give all your prepared details of the incident ● Do NOT change your position until contacted by the you safe... mountain rescue team ● If you have to make a further 999 call, follow the same procedure in full again. Whatever your activity, you’ll want To use the emergencySMS service: Text to come home safe and sound 999 and send and looking forward to your next ‘Police’ + details of incident + location

adventure — and we want you Note: With Location Services enabled and internet access, the rescue team can send you a SARLOC or Phonefind link. Click on to come back another day to the link to identify your location and assist the team in reaching you faster. However, please remember that smart devices should enjoy the Lake District fells, lakes not be relied upon for navigation or rescue as they can let you down. A map and compass plus the knowledge of how to use and mountains. them is the best way to #Be Adventure Smart

Both your whistle and torch can be used to signal for help, as follows: Six short blasts (or flashes) in quick Be Adventure Smart: succession, repeated at one minute intervals. Make your good day better Continue until someone reaches you and don’t stop because you hear a response. The rescue team may be using your whistle blasts as a direction finder. Make your good LEAFLET SPONSORED BY day better Photo © Rob Grange Photography Photo © Rob

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WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU SET OUT FOR THE DAY...  #Beadventuresmart with your mobile: #Beadventuresmart with the weather: Before you set out, Charge your phone, enable ‘location services’ and Check forecast and conditions via Weatherline or register your number with emergencySMS.org.uk MWIS and be prepared to change your route, even if Ask yourself three Many accidents happen at the end of the day, when this upsets a long-planned adventure. And don’t be both you and your phone are low on energy. afraid to turn back later if things change.

questions... #Beadventuresmart with your route: #Beadventuresmart with your plans: START TIME: ROUTE: Know where you’re going and how to navigate your TO: Leave details of your planned route in a safe place FINISH: way there. Consider the time of year, terrain and the NAME: Include start and finish points, estimated return time Do I have the abilities of your party and plan your route accordingly. PHONE: and contact, in case of emergency. 1 right gear? WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU GET THE SKILLS BEFORE YOU GO #whatsinyourbag Plan for a great day Be honest about you and your companions’ — the right gear’s a good idea knowledge, fitness and ability Do I know what  Suitable clothing and footwear • Map and compass skills: The ability to use a map and 2 the weather will • Warm, windproof and waterproof — layers work best compass will enable you and your party to navigate safely. • Footwear with a treaded sole which supports your ankles • Basic first aid skills: Knowing your ABC — airway, breathing, be like? • Spare clothing, hat and gloves — even in summer! circulation — and understanding the ‘recovery position’ could Food and drink make the difference between life and death for a casualty. • Ample food and water for the day ahead — even in cool weather, it’s easy to become dehydrated. Am I confident Absolute essentials CICERONE: • Map and compass, torch, head torch and whistle 3 that I have the • Spare batteries and bulbs for your equipment FOR SKILLS, • Mobile phone Don’t rely on your phone to get you out of INFORMATION knowledge and trouble — in many areas there is no signal AND • GPS Set up your GPS with the correct map and grid data GUIDEBOOKS • Watch At least one member of the party should have one skills for the day? • First aid kit including any essential medication • Climbers and mountain bikers should wear a helmet. Take a look at Cicerone’s In winter in the mountains take an ice axe and crampons, and 370 titles (in print and digital be sure you know how to use them — and pack a survival bag. formats) for walks, treks, climbs and cycling in the UK and worldwide, and essential Lake District mountain rescue team members • Cockermouth • COMRU• Coniston • Duddon & outdoor skills. Furness • Kendal • Keswick • Kirkby Stephen • At Cicerone, we play a are highly trained unpaid positive role in supporting volunteers, available 24 hours a day, Langdale Ambleside • Patterdale • Penrith • Wasdale charities directly associated 365 days a year. Whatever the weather. • Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dogs with mountain and outdoor activities, and we are Mountain rescue in the UK is free of charge to the casualty. To make a donation, visit ldsamra.org.uk. Thank you! delighted to sponsor this information leaflet. We rely on your support and generosity to maintain this valuable You can also find us on Facebook community service. Without you, we simply could not function. f @lakedistrictsearchandmountainrescueassociation cicerone.co.uk