STAY FOUND, STAY SAFE
ESSENTIAL SEARCH & RESCUE SAFETY TIPS
Whether you're exploring the outdoors, traveling through unfamiliar areas, or preparing for emergencies, taking the right precautions can make all the difference. Search and rescue situations often begin with small oversights that quickly turn into serious risks, especially in remote or challenging environments. These safety tips are designed to help you stay prepared, reduce risk, and increase your chances of staying safe or being located quickly if something goes wrong.
• Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return
• Carry a fully charged phone and a backup battery pack
• Bring a map and compass even if you rely on GPS
• Dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions
• Pack extra water, food, and basic emergency supplies
• Stay on marked trails and avoid unfamiliar shortcuts
• Check weather conditions before heading out
• Carry a whistle or signaling device for emergencies
• Learn basic first aid and carry a small kit
• Avoid traveling alone in remote or high-risk areas
• Use proper lighting if traveling during low visibility or at night
• Stay calm and remain in one place if you become lost
• Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return
• Carry a fully charged phone and a backup battery pack
• Bring a map and compass even if you rely on GPS
• Dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions
• Pack extra water, food, and basic emergency supplies
• Stay on marked trails and avoid unfamiliar shortcuts
• Check weather conditions before heading out
• Carry a whistle or signaling device for emergencies
• Learn basic first aid and carry a small kit
• Avoid traveling alone in remote or high-risk areas
• Use proper lighting if traveling during low visibility or at night
• Stay calm and remain in one place if you become lost