Travel & Related Emergency Info

For many people, going outdoors is a new experience. They have no agenda, no plans for what to do, and no knowledge of the outdoors. When it comes to the children, they are just as lost as the adults, having never been taught how to survive in the great outdoors.

Try to learn as much as you can before your trip, learn how to row a boat the proper way, tips on self aid, proper hiking and what to bring along, how to start a fire, wilderness emergency tips, learn more and have map of the area where you are going to stay and all other various skills and related information  needed. Don't forget to inform relatives or friends about your trip and the time you plan to return home.

Before you plan any serious outdoor activity with children it is also good idea to have all emergency information, emergency plan and emergency kits ready before your trip. Have some type of emergency game at home and play it couple times before your trip, so your kids can learn skills needed and be ready for great outdoors.

National Hurricane Center - Database of meteorological and hydrological data, historical data, and written information generated by the NWS or received from other official sources. In addition, this server accesses in realtime a selection of current official weather observations, forecasts, and warnings from U.S. government sources for use by the national and international community.

NOAA/SARSAT - Search And Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking - International search and rescue website with excellent information.

Federal Emergency Management Agency - If you want to stay on top of disaster-related news and information visit FEMA web site.

The Westwide Avalanche Network - A guide to the most useful avalanche information and one of the most useful weather forecasting information available on the Internet, and much more...

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) - National community of skilled search and rescue volunteers whose contributions are valued and supperted by the public and all levels of government.

The Canadian Avalanche Association - A non-profit society promoting excellence in avalanche safety for industry and recreation.

Search & Rescue Society - British Columbia (SARBC)

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency

ODPEM Jamaica (Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management)

OA Guide to Heat Related Illnesses & Fluid Balance

Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illnesses

International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists

Dive Rescue International

National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC)

The Self Rescue Group - The Self Rescue Group is dedicated to  giving cavers the skills they need to avoid accidents and handle them if necessary.

National Association for Search & Rescue (NASAR) - A non-profit  membership  association  comprised  of thousands of dedicated paid and non-paid professionals - all active or interested in search and rescue, disaster aid, emergency medicine and awareness education.

Cave Rescue Organisation UK

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Travel Industry Secrets - Travel agent cards give you up to a 75% discount on flights and hotels. It only takes 15 minutes to get one of these cards.

Cool Travel Products - Great number of cool travel products hit the marketplace every year. Most of them are quality products that make travel easier and much more comfortable. Take a look at what's around and find out which ones you like.