Coast Guard recommended emergency radio call procedures.

 

 

  Ensure the radio is on

  Select channel 16

  Press the microphone transmit button

  Clearly say: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY

  Say: THIS IS ___________________________

(boat name)

  Say: WE ARE LOCATED ________________

  Say: WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY (explain)

  Say: WE NEED HELP (describe what you want)

  Say: WE HAVE ____ PEOPLE ON BOARD

  Say: OF THESE, ____ ARE INJURED

  Say: OUR BOAT IS IN ______ CONDITION

 

Slowly count to 30, and if no response, repeat call.

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- download a printable card in PDF format

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What lives inside the medicine cabinet aboard SaltyPaws:

 

toothpaste

aspirin
toothbrush analgesic rub
dental floss Benedryl
Bag Balm hydrogen peroxide
Super Glue sunscreen
analgesic cream DEET
“ear wash” decongestant
duct tape ginger
isopropyl alcohol bandaids
heating pad Q-tips
lip slime condoms