Safety Report
Fellow members,
If you have not already heard, the community has lost another paddler in a tragic event on FB9. More details will come out surrounding the details of the tragedy but a huge take away at the moment is something very few of us do but should, to include myself. I have thought about this many times but never acted, but have now ordered some dog tags just this morning.
We all talk about having contact information on your equipment so it can be returned if it is lost but how many keep NOK /Emergency contact information on you as you paddle? This is something we should all have regardless of skill level. This can be a dog tag or laminated card in the pouch of your vest where it can be easily seen by rescuers or a id bracelet as long as it is not a snag hazard or anything that would be easily found by your fellow paddlers and waterproof> Something that provides your fellow paddlers and rescuers with information to contact your emergency contact or NOK.
Feel free to post up on what you wear or take to this effect to help give your fellow paddlers the information!
Thank you and be safe out there
William Holman
Safety Chair
There is an option to list your emergency contact information in your CCC membership profile.
Yes however that is not always accessible while on the river. Having your I.C.E. contact info on you while paddling is always the best measure. That information should be update on the profile as well though to help fellow members if they do have access and cannot find your ICE info.
I have worn a Road iD daily for years. Can’t recommend it enough. My present one attaches right to my watch band. Emergency contact info, RX info, allergies, and organ donor status. https://www.roadid.com/products/universal-sidekick-for-garmin-fitbit
I was part of the group that experienced this loss on FB9 on Saturday. I strongly second/third/echo that carrying an ID, a phone, or having your number on your gear will do you little to no good if you experience an emergency on the river, bike trail, trail, or driving to Starbucks. A license has your address – who is home at your house? Your gear has your mobile number – you’re not picking up. Your phone has your contact numbers- but no one can get into it. You will likely be transported by rescue personel without your PFD or drybag, or pack. Your river pals may or may not know if you’re even married or where your family are.
In this case, several hours passed before a family member was reached, despite the victim being on a river just miles from home and paddling with people he’s known for years. Nobody’s fault. Get the bracelet. Roadid.com