Outdoor Skills - Survival
Signaling for Help
Flares:
Can be seen at a distance ·but only a few shots available ·
combustible & could cause fires
Mirror: Endless resource for signaling - Must have sunlight
Whistle: (3 Blasts every few minutes) · Can signal constantly. but rescuers need to be close
3 Signal Fires: Need to be 10' apart using green, smoky fuel - rain or snow may inhibit fire
Ground Symbols: Use rock or logs on high, open ground
Semaphores
All Ok
Help
No
Yes



