Since the beginning of summer
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It's all been swiped by exquisite camping photos!
Canopy, moon chairs, egg roll tables,
Ambient lighting, coffee machine......
But since mid-July
With the increase of rain in Hohhot
Camping is also a safety hazard
Be sure to pay more attention ⚠️
Stormy rain
Rescue yourself in bad weather
It's part of outdoor safety
It is also an important survival skill in the wild
Camping is mostly in the mountains and wilderness, and compared with urban areas with complete emergency facilities and higher population density, the natural climate and sudden dangers to deal with in the wild are also more complicated. Rainfall that can cause "waterlogging" in urban areas can not only pose a risk of lightning if it occurs in the wild, but also may bring levi bursts, landslides, and even flash floods and mudslides.
In addition to lightning and rain avoidance, red, orange, yellow and blue warnings, outdoor activities, there are always more "unpreventable".
From traveling cautiously to coping with the outdoors
What are the risk avoidance skills that should be mastered in wild camping?
If you are traveling and encounter extreme rainfall or even flooding
How can we avoid danger and save ourselves?
A guide to self-rescue in the wilderness camping
Pre-camp preparation
Before you go outdoors, be prepared, whether it's good or bad. From the selection of camping equipment, the carrying of emergency items to the focus of vehicle inspections, more attention should be paid to dealing with unknown possible rainy weather during the trip.
Preparation.
Camping equipment inspection
The airtightness and waterproofness of the tent are the most important. In addition to the water resistance index, also pay attention to the stitching at the tent joint. Check for breakage in time and carry a strong wind rope and ground spikes.
Don't choose a park tent that is not resistant to wind and rain, choose a professional field tent.
Carrying a canopy outside the tent not only helps the canopy drainage, but also effectively solves the problem of cooking inside and outside the tent;
Prepare waterproof bags and moisture-proof mats to protect electronic products and communication equipment from normal use in rainy days, effectively keep the inside of the tent dry, and avoid bringing moisture into the tent.
Emergency supplies are prepared
Prepare plenty of drinking water and high-calorie food to replenish energy in time when it is critical.
If the rain is cooler in the wilderness, it is helpful to prepare a jacket and spare socks, quick-drying clothing and blankets to deal with unexpected hypothermia.
Others: fire tools, headlamps, rain boots, flashlights, whistles, rescue ropes, and first aid kits can all become emergency tools and effectively transmit signals.
Site selection for security activities
In summer, heavy rains are common, so try not to camp close to the mountains to avoid the danger caused by landslides.
If there is a bad weather warning, do not go camping in the mountains, avoid the reservoir camp, and postpone the camping plan appropriately.
Attention to vehicle inspection
Campers who choose to travel by car should also make sure that the transportation is properly maintained before the trip in case of changeable weather:
Ensure that the engine cover and door closure performance is in good condition, the chassis is free of abnormal noise, and the parts are not damaged or corroded; Check the braking system and engine system and troubleshoot in time;
The tire pressure should not be too low, the tire pressure can be adjusted high in rainy days to help smooth braking, and the tread wear should be uniform to ensure that the tire wall is not damaged, there is no bump and bum, and there is no crack;
Check the fog lights, wipers, and horns to ensure that you have a good view of the road and that you can drive on mountain roads.
Route.
Driving in the rain
Be careful and remind each other of vehicles along the way.
The trail is low-lying and poorly drained, and the main road is preferentially used to avoid campsites that take the mountain road.
Reduce the speed of the car, keep the distance when following the car, and turn on the fog lights to honk more.
If the weather warning persists, do not go camping in the mountains, and do not stop when driving past the ridge at the foot of the mountain.
Set up camp and choose a spot
The location of the camp is located in a flat area upstream of the river. Don't stick next to rivers, downstream, or hillsides, as it can be dangerous for water levels to soar after rain.
Do not camp in the surrounding open highlands or under tall trees to avoid the risk of lightning during thunderstorms, or tree branches that fall off and damage your tent or yourself.
Drainage and ventilation
In the case of keeping the wind and rain from invading the tent, a little vent should be properly flowed out to avoid condensation on the inner wall due to the drop in temperature outside the tent, resulting in internal dampness.
When laying the waterproof floor cloth, fold the floor cloth to a smaller size than the tent floor, and be careful to avoid rainwater accumulating between the tent and the floor cloth.
Set up drainage ditches around the tent to prevent excessive rain from backfilling the tent and extend the effective time of the moisture-proof mat as much as possible.
Evacuate for shelter
If you encounter sudden extreme weather and danger during driving or camping, you must know the following knowledge of avoiding danger in rainy days!
If....
Vehicles wading through water
There are three types of situations:
If the water is not deep (the water depth is less than half of the wheel: 30-40cm), it can be passed slowly, and it is easy to stall if it passes quickly;
If the wheels have slipped or sunken, do not slam on the accelerator, seek help from others, and leave the water area without turning off the engine;
If the water level continues to rise, the electronic doors and windows will be locked, so you should leave the car quickly to avoid danger.
The vehicle should open the window as soon as possible, and if it cannot be opened, you can choose the trunk to escape.
If you are trapped in a car, keep your face up and breathe, wait for the water pressure to balance before trying to open the door, or find sharp objects to smash the corners of the window and use your skills to create an escape route.
Evacuation of personnel
Plan your evacuation route in advance when setting up camp, and if the rainfall continues to increase, you can take refuge through a safe evacuation route.
Remember that water flows lower and people go higher. Do not go downstream to avoid danger, and try to find stable high ground as much as possible; If the area is empty, take refuge in a high protruding mountainside or under a large rock.
Act collectively as much as possible so that you can get help from each other.
When moving on a mountainous or open road in rainy weather, it is inevitable to pass through wading through water and wading through streams, so be careful to avoid the following hidden dangers!
Caution
Avoid....
Bridges and embankments are easy to collapse, and underground structures should be avoided
Do not evacuate to bridges or embankments with rivers, enter underground works, culverts, tunnels, or underground areas of buildings, and stay away from unstable walls or temporary structures.
Do not wade in the river in heavy rain, and stay away from the steep slope section
Don't venture into the stream after the rainstorm, the water level of the mountain stream is soaring and the temperature is low;
Avoid dangerous areas prone to landslides, such as steep slopes with loose vegetation or artificially cut slopes on both sides of highways.
When the road encounters stagnant water, it accompanies it, and the whirlpool is turbulent and detours rapidly
Do not wade into the water, try to stay in a safe area or detour;
Do not pass through places where the water depth exceeds 30 cm and is turbulent to prevent falling into wells, pits and holes;
In mountainous areas, it is important to be aware that the water is turbulent or turbid, which may be a precursor to flash floods.
Power facilities must be kept away, and do not stay in high places in the open air
Keep away from high-voltage lines, high-voltage towers, switches, distribution boxes, transformers or any other items with power supply danger signs, slipping wires and rope-like objects;
Do not touch metal parts such as street lamp poles, signal poles, and floor billboards; Avoid standing in high places in the open air and avoid lightning strikes.
During the transfer process, if you feel numbness under your feet, stop moving immediately, and jump out of the area with one or both feet together as much as possible to avoid electric shock with the stepping voltage.
Mobile phone battery saving, marking location and other rescues
If there is a thunderstorm during the transfer, try not to use your mobile phone;
In addition to necessary operations such as marking locations, calling the police for help, and reporting dangers, reduce communication consumption and agree on low-frequency contact plans with relatives and friends in the outside world;
In case of signal congestion or temporary interruption, power failure of surrounding facilities, etc., do not panic, help others with the people around you, share limited power and communication equipment, and prolong the waiting time for rescue.
Self-help tips
In extreme weather, it is possible to face the danger of being trapped, there is no safe transfer route around, and communication conditions are lost.
A guide to self-rescue in the wilderness
case.1
Floaters save themselves
When you are in a low-lying area and cannot leave, look for floating materials (e.g., washbasins, foam, empty bottles, etc.) that are tied to your head and chest above the waist.
At the critical moment, both hands grasp the two ends of the symmetry axis of the basin respectively, and the basin mouth is completely submerged in the water with the basin mouth up or keep the basin mouth downward, so as to maintain your balance and float on the water surface!
case.2
Columns fight floods
When encountering flash floods in the wild or emergency flood conditions, it is easy to lose the center of gravity and be washed away by holding heavy objects, a group of people can be lined up in a column, men in front, women in the back, although the people in the front will also face the greatest impact, but they can withstand the impact of the water the most.
case.3
Beacon calls for help
In rainy days, the ground and branches are damp, and it is not easy to live and heat, you can use a knife to split the wet wood, row the inner dry part upwards as the base of the fire, and then cut off the wet part of the surface of the remaining branches, and leave the dry part in the middle as the fire material, which can be ignited quickly.
Or take a discarded plastic bottle and cross the bottom of it, light it and use it as a ignition to ignite the wet wood, the temperature of the bottle can make the wet branch pile quickly catch fire.
Add more raw leaves to make the fire smoke as thick as possible, so that the flying drones or helicopters can detect it.
case.4
SOS signaling
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In the case of loss of communication, the flashlight, headlamp or whistle carried with you can transmit the distress signal through the frequency of three short, three long and three short (SOS Morse code), and the frequency of flashing or blowing is repeated regularly, which can effectively attract the attention of the rescue team.
case.5
First aid for hypothermia
The temperature difference between before and after outdoor rainy weather is huge, and even in the hot summer, it can lead to mild to severe hypothermia in the human body.
In extreme weather, if the body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius, if there is a lack of rain shelter and wet clothing, obvious hypothermia symptoms will begin to occur.
When rescuing a hypothermic patient, first make sure that you have a dry clothes or a quilt to protect you from the cold; When the patient is properly recovered and awake, the auxiliary heat source can be used to heat the core area (axilla, neck and groin), and do not rub the limbs or strong heat source heat compress (do not feed hot water).
Patients with severe hypothermia should be given cardiopulmonary resuscitation first aid.
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