Some Points to Remember
About Hypothermia Protection:
1.Always wear your PFD. Even if you become incapacitated due to hypothermia, the PFD will keep you afloat and greatly improve your chances of rescue.
2.Do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a nearby craft,
fellow survivor, or a floating object on which you can lean or climb. Swimming increases the rate of body heat loss. In cold water, drown- proofing methods that require putting your head in the water are not recommended. Keep your head out of the water. This will greatly lessen heat loss and increase your survival time.
3.Use the standard H.E.L.P. position when wearing an inflatable PFD. Wrap your arms around your torso, under the PFD, and draw your legs up to a seated position. Doing so will help you conserve body heat.
4.Keep a positive attitude about your survival and rescue. This will improve your chances of extending your survival time until rescued. Your will-
5.If there is more than one person in the water, huddling is recommended while waiting to be rescued. This action tends to reduce the rate of heat loss and thus increase the survival time.
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