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Volcano Safety Checklist and Preparation Tips

by pat | Jun 29, 2021 | Evacuation, Natural disasters, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS

150 volcanoes in the United States, predominantly in Hawaii, Alaska, and the Cascade Range are active. Learn how to be prepared for the unusual hazards of volcanic flows and eruptions.

Zika Virus and Avoiding Mosquitoes

by pat | Apr 22, 2021 | Injury prevention, Natural disasters, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS, Wildlife encounters

Cooper John Feild shares a timely update on Zika and preventing mosquito bites. Zika virus is the latest of mosquito-borne illnesses to hold a commanding presence in the news. This is with good reason; as of only days ago, suspicions that Zika can cause microcephaly...

Avalanche Survival and Trauma Management Tips

by pat | Apr 14, 2021 | Cold weather, Injury prevention, Natural disasters, Outdoor safety, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS

Prevention is the most important action to ensure survival in avalanche terrain (see tips below), but we can potentially save lives with rapid rescue and appropriate resuscitation of avalanche victims.

Wilderness Medicine: Tsunamis

by pat | Mar 18, 2021 | Evacuation, Natural disasters, Outdoor safety, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS

“In the immediate setting, the smashing tsunami waves put victims at risk for both submersion and traumatic injuries. If you find yourself caught in the water, protect your airway by grabbing onto something buoyant and swim to safety.” Learn more…

Medical Aspects of Avalanche Rescue

by pat | Mar 7, 2021 | Cold weather, Evacuation, Natural disasters, Treating injuries, Wilderness Medicine Case Studies | AWLS, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS

Imagine this: you are backcountry skiing on your vacation in Switzerland and your partner is about to take the first run down a beautiful line of fresh powder.  As you watch him turn gracefully through the snow, the ground beneath him begins to crack.  He has...

Preparing for and Surviving a Wildfire

by pat | Feb 1, 2021 | Evacuation, Injury prevention, Natural disasters, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS

A Wilderness Medicine Fellow shares her insights on the best approaches to preventing, preparing for, and surviving wildfires.

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