Warm days and sunny skies are ahead for San Diego. When the temperature rises, so does the risk of sunburn, heat stroke and dehydration. The Sheriffs Search and Rescue (SAR) Division is reminding the public to be safe and prepared when hiking in hot weather. Always remember, safety first. Tell someone you are going hiking, when youre entering a cave, where it is located and when you expect to return. This is to ensure if something goes wrong and you dont return on time, someone knows where to begin the search. Here are other safety tips: •Never go caving or hiking alone •Know your limits. Choose trails that match your level of physical fitness and areas where you are not going to get lost. •Bring ample food, water, sunscreen, flashlight, map, GPS, first aid kit, multi-purpose tool or knife, whistle. •Cell phone signal may be limited, but it is still good to have a phone in case you need to call for help. •Wear proper clothing, boots, sunglasses, hat, gloves, helmet, etc. A reminder, a permit is now required to visit Cedar Creek Falls in Julian and Ramona. For more information, watch this safety video from the Sheriffs YouTube channel: goo.gl/C5fgA. The Sheriffs Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer unit. Together, they perform wilderness and urban rescues and search for missing persons. Teams are available 24 hours a day to respond to local, state and federal agency requests. To learn more about SAR, visit bit.ly/leuaZr.
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 15:51:32 +0000
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