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Safety First
“By the end of October the Team has responded to 120 rescues in 2010; with more planning some of these could have been avoided. Have a great time in the hills but please make sure you are adequately equipped and prepared.”
Mark Hodgson - Team Leader, KMRT
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team is a highly trained group of unpaid volunteers that are called upon when people get into difficulty on the fells. The team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whatever the weather.
Team members believe that no-one goes on to the fells to intentionally have an accident or get lost. They actively encourage all walkers of all ages and abilities to get out and about on the fells, but they ask that everyone takes a bit of time to make sure that they are properly equipped and that someone in the party is able to navigate on the fells.
BEFORE YOU SET OUT
Charge your phone – many accidents happen towards the end of the day when both you and your phone are low on energy.
Consider the time of year, terrain and nature of the trip and choose your route accordingly.
Check the weather forecast and conditions Weatherline 0844 846 2444
www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/weatherline.
Leave your route plan somewhere reliable. Information should include start and finish points, estimated time of return and contact details.
Eat well before you go.
ON THE FELLS Keep an eye on the weather and be prepared to turn back.
Take good care of everyone: Keep together, let the slowest person determine the pace and take special care of the youngest and weakest.
Watch out for signs of hypothermia: Disorientation, shivering, tiredness, pale complexion and loss of circulation in hands or toes, discarding of vital clothing.
If you go out alone: Be aware of the additional risk, let people know your route, stick to it as far as you can and notify them of any changes.
If you end up in a position or situation where you need help – the whistle signal to alert others is six good long blasts in a minute, stop for a minute, repeat. If you are in urgent need of assistance in an emergency situation, dial 999 ask for Cumbria Police and Mountain Rescue.
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team relies upon charitable donations to provide its services to casualties for free. To make a donation, or for more information, visit their website:
www.keswickmrt.org.uk
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