Distress Guide

1. You may send out the International Mountain Distress Signals and the Morse Code Distress Signals with the following articles:
   Whistle, torch, lamp light
2. Ways of sending the International Mountain Distress Signals Signals:

   A.	sending out six long blasts within one minute;
   B.	pause for one minute;
   C.	repeat (A) and (B);

3. Ways of sending the Morse Code Distress Signals:
   Sending out blasts in the sequence of three short, three long , three short;
4. Waving colouful or shinny clothes to attract the attention of the rescue party or others;
5. If distress is made through mobile phone, first clarify the exact location of where you are. Then find a better coverage spot to call the police. To save the battery, avoid unnecessary communication which may hinder the rescuers from communicating with you;
6. Never send someone go downhill alone for help. The party should be composed of at least two persons and carry a distress information sheet for the police to take necessary action.
   
   Details of the distress information sheet:

   A.	Time, exact location and grid reference of the accident;
   B.	Terrain and special landmarks in the vicinity;
   C.	Number of the injured and number of persons on spot;
   D.	Condition of the injured;
   E.	First aid given;
   F.	Aid needed;
   G.	Personal particulars of the injured.