Russell Fire
Department : 911 or 800-936-3919
State Police (Russell Barracks): 911 or 413-862-3312
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emergency information.
Safety is everyone's concern.
For all backcountry medical emergencies, contact the State Police
(phone number above). A
backcountry emergency is defined as one where the victim is an hour or
more from medical attention. If it will take more than an hour for EMTs
to reach the victim, contact the State Police.
In the event that a person is lost or missing and cannot be accounted
for, contact the State Police, who are responsible for Search and
Rescue.
Injury
Or Medical Emergency:
• If someone requires urgent medical attention,
call 911.
•
Ask a guest to meet and direct EMTs.
• Ask those present whether they have medical training or
first aid
training and are willing to render care while awaiting arrival of EMTs.
• If possible, gather information EMTs will need upon arrival
(name,
age, known medical problems, medications and time taken, and
circumstances of injury or symptoms of illness).
• If injury is minor, a first aid kit is located in the
south wing closet of the Double Cottage.
Fire:
• Alert all guests: "Fire! Evacuate the building."
• Pull the fire alarm located to the right of the west (kitchen) door
of the Double Cottage.
• Ask a guest to meet and direct the fire trucks.
• If possible, attempt to extinguish
the fire using the fire extinguishers on premises. Do not endanger
yourself!
• Assemble occupants outside and account for all. Advise
authorities of any missing person.
• If someone requires urgent medical attention, call 911.
Directions
To State Police Barracks In Russell:
• Go down the Noble View driveway and turn right on South Quarter Road.
• Turn left at the stop sign on General Knox Road.
• Turn right at the stop sign on Route 23.
• Turn left at the stop sign to go west on Route 20.
• State Police barracks is on the left in 2.4 miles.
Directions To Noble
Hospital In Westfield:
• Go down the Noble View driveway and turn right on
South Quarter Road.
• Turn right at the stop sign on General Knox Road, which becomes
Western Avenue.
• Immediately after the first intersection with a traffic light (Mill
St. and High St. are the cross streets at this intersection) turn right
into the Emergency Room entrance.
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emergency information.
Please understand that guests may decide not to lock
buildings.
When you are not in the building you have rented,
leave all valuables in your locked vehicle. Please lock vehicles at all
times.
HIKE SAFE--THE
HIKER RESPONSIBILITY
CODE
We strongly encourage everyone who participates in
outdoor recreation to take responsibility for themselves, to plan
ahead, and to be prepared for the unexpected.
The Hiker
Responsibility
Code was developed and is endorsed by the White Mountain
National
Forest and New Hampshire Fish and Game. See hikeSafe’s website
for excellent planning and safety information. Although conditions in
the White Mountains differ from those in Western
Massachusetts, the Hiker Responsibility Code establishes an excellent
benchmark for hiker safety.
You are responsible for
yourself, so be prepared:
1. With knowledge and gear.
Become self reliant by learning about the
terrain, conditions, local weather and your equipment before you start.
2. To leave your plans.
Tell someone where you are going, the trails
you are hiking, when you will return and your emergency plans.
3. To stay together. When
you start as a group, hike as a group, end as
a group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.
4. To turn back. Weather
changes quickly in the mountains. Fatigue and
unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know your limitations
and when to postpone your hike. The mountains will be there another day.
5. For emergencies. Even
if you are headed out for just an hour, an
injury, severe weather or a wrong turn could become life threatening.
Don’t assume you will be rescued; know how to rescue yourself.
6. To share the hiker code with
others.
When on the trail, a variety of
tools and accessories can help to keep you safe, warm and comfortable.
However, ten items are an absolute must on each and
every hike you take--whether it's an afternoon jaunt or a three-day
tour. They are the Ten Essentials:
- Map
- Compass
- Rain/wind gear and extra clothing
- Extra food and water
- Flashlight or headlamp, with extra bulbs and batteries
- Waterproof matches/firestarters
- First aid kit (including SOAP notes, pencil, gloves, bandaids,
moleskin)
- Signalling devices: whistle, signal mirror, cell phone
- Rain/wind jacket and pants
- Pocket knife/multipurpose tool
Other items to consider bringing:
- Sunglasses
- Water filter/purification tablets
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Shelter (space blanket, 33-gal heavy duty plastic bags, emergency
bivy, 10’ x 10’ 6mil plastic sheet)
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag
- Nylon line
- Toilet paper, trowel
- Pencil and waterproof paper
- Spare boot laces
