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- Florence, SC
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Distress Signals:
If you're in distress in the wilderness during the day, signal with sounds (gun, whistle, tin pans) in a series of threes, each followed by a brief silence. Continue until someone responds.
In areas where a sound's effect might be limited (a valley or heavily wooded area), use visuals. Build a fire with fuel that will burn slowly and send up a thick, steady, column of white smoke; use hardwood, leaves, moss, and ferns. Before lighting the pile, clear the ground around it. Stack the pile high so that the signal will have a long life. When rescue comes, extinguish the fire completely.
If there are aircraft in the area, flash a mirror, shiny metal object, or glass. Draw attention to yourself by spreading bright colored clothing on the ground.
If you are on a large expanse of snow, tramp out the word "HELP" or "SOS" 30 feet high with a 10 foot space between each letter.
At night, use a flashlight to signal SOS (3 short flashes, 3 long flashes, 3 short flashes) to an airplane. Knowing international Morse code will enable you to relay and receive detailed messages. Carry a copy of it with you.
On the water, maritime distress signals include red flares, an orange smoke signal, a signal mirror, an upside-down national flag, and continuous foghorn blasts. Announce "Mayday" on radiotelephone channel 16 (156.8 MHz), the VHF-FM distress, safety, and calling frequency.
On the highway, tie a white cloth to your car's antenna or door handle and raise the hood. In any situation, stay calm and conserve your energy while you await help.
If you're in distress in the wilderness during the day, signal with sounds (gun, whistle, tin pans) in a series of threes, each followed by a brief silence. Continue until someone responds.
In areas where a sound's effect might be limited (a valley or heavily wooded area), use visuals. Build a fire with fuel that will burn slowly and send up a thick, steady, column of white smoke; use hardwood, leaves, moss, and ferns. Before lighting the pile, clear the ground around it. Stack the pile high so that the signal will have a long life. When rescue comes, extinguish the fire completely.
If there are aircraft in the area, flash a mirror, shiny metal object, or glass. Draw attention to yourself by spreading bright colored clothing on the ground.
If you are on a large expanse of snow, tramp out the word "HELP" or "SOS" 30 feet high with a 10 foot space between each letter.
At night, use a flashlight to signal SOS (3 short flashes, 3 long flashes, 3 short flashes) to an airplane. Knowing international Morse code will enable you to relay and receive detailed messages. Carry a copy of it with you.
On the water, maritime distress signals include red flares, an orange smoke signal, a signal mirror, an upside-down national flag, and continuous foghorn blasts. Announce "Mayday" on radiotelephone channel 16 (156.8 MHz), the VHF-FM distress, safety, and calling frequency.
On the highway, tie a white cloth to your car's antenna or door handle and raise the hood. In any situation, stay calm and conserve your energy while you await help.
