Emergency Contact Briefing
EMERGENCY CONTACT & CHECK-IN BRIEFING
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1. Communication Response Protocol
Because communication in remote areas can be intermittent, use the following tiered response before contacting authorities:
- Short Delay (< 4 hours): No action required. Continue to monitor all channels (Cell, SMS, Sat-Messenger).
- Moderate Delay (> 12 hours): Attempt to contact the secondary Emergency Contact (EC) listed in the Route Plan to see if they have received independent updates.
- Hard Deadline Reached: INITIATE EMERGENCY SEARCH. Do not wait for "one more hour."
2. Who to Call
| Agency | Contact Number | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Local Authorities | [Insert Police/Ranger Number] | 1 |
| SAR Dispatch | [Insert County/State SAR Number] | 2 |
| Sat-Messenger SOS | [e.g., Garmin IERCC / Global Rescue] | 3 |
3. The "Emergency Word" (Duress Code)
If the party contacts you but includes the word [INSERT WORD HERE] in the conversation:
- Do NOT acknowledge the code or act alarmed.
- Finish the conversation normally.
- Hang up and call authorities immediately. This indicates the party is under duress or in a dangerous situation they cannot speak freely about.
4. Reporting to Authorities
When reporting the party missing, provide the following details from the Route Plan:
- Vehicle: [Year/Make/Model], [Color], [Plate #]
- Last Known Point (LKP): The last waypoint where a successful check-in occurred.
- Stay-Put Capacity: The party is carrying [X] days of water and [X] days of food.
- Equipment: Note if they are carrying a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or Flare kit.
5. Situation Status Tracker
Check-in Contact should update this table as the trip progresses.
| Waypoint | Scheduled Time | Actual Check-in | Status (OK/Late) | Notes/Location Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waypoint 1 | ||||
| Waypoint 2 | ||||
| Waypoint 3 | ||||
| Waypoint 4 | ||||
| FINAL DEST |