SAFETY
The Importance of being Prepared
ACQUIRE SOME SKILLS
Outdoor skills courses are available from a number of providers.
Here’s an idea of some ESSENTIAL SKILLS
CHECK THE WEATHER
Before you go:
Mountain Weather Information Service (West Highlands)
MET OFFICE (Goatfell)
CHOOSE THE RIGHT KIT
Choosing the right kind kit is important to keep you warm, dry and safe. On Arran, Arran Active in Brodick is a good example of an Outdoor shop that will provide you with the right kit and some advice on what you may need.
Basically your kit should reflect the type of activity that you intend to do and the conditions you might face.
LEAVE DETAILS
Leave details of your route
LEAVE DETAILS of your route
It’s a good idea to let a responsible person know:
- Where your going (Route),
- What your doing,
- When you’ll be back.
IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT
IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT
1.Call ![]()
999 (or 112)
Ask for POLICE,
Then ask for MOUNTAIN RESCUE.
1.OR if you’re in an area with a poor signal, use ”emergencySMS”, Your message should include, the service required, what’s the emergency, your precise location. Send TEXT to 999. Example text:
“Police. Mountain Rescue. Man with broken ankle. Goatfell. Isle of Arran. Scotland. grid NS ![]()
00021 “
40889.
2.If you text is successful you will receive a reply from a 999 operator.
If you are calling or texting be prepared to supply:
(a) Your name and phone number,
(b) Your location (consider using OS Locate app),
(c) Number of casualties,
(d) Nature of any injuries,
(e) Number in your group,
(f) Survival equipment you have/or are using.
For further advice visit the Scottish Mountain Rescue website
How to get found alive by UKClimbing
REGISTER FOR emergencySMS SERVICE
(a) TEXT “register” to 999,
(b) Read the message you get back,
(c) Reply by texting back “yes”,
(d) You’ll receive a ‘success’ text back to confirm your registration,
(e) Check your registered, TEXT “register” to 999.
You will receive a message confirming your registered or not.
Don’t text anything else – there’s no need to make a test call. You’re now set up.
If your having trouble registering-
This is a service that should only be used when a necessary, such as when a series of voice calls have
failed.
DONATE
Here are a few of the ways you can help with funding of the Arran Mountain Rescue
For Mountain Rescue
Call:999 or 112
and ask for Police then Mountain Rescue
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