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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-

to-live does make a difference!

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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