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Why establish shelter while waiting for rescue?

To prevent exposure and protect the patient is the key point.

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  1. To prevent exposure and protect the patient ✔
  2. To make assessment unnecessary
  3. To hide the group from aircraft

Why: Search and rescue can take hours or days. Find shelter that protects people from sun, rain, snow, and other elements.

Huh, didn't know that: NPS advises finding shelter when you must await rescue without phone service.

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References

Answer: To prevent exposure and protect the patient. Search and rescue can take hours or days. Find shelter that protects people from sun, rain, snow, and other elements.

  1. NPS Outdoor Emergency Plan www.nps.gov/articles/gtgemergencyplan.htm
    Search and rescue can take hours or days
    Checked 2026-10-21.
  2. NPS Outdoor Emergency Plan www.nps.gov/articles/gtgemergencyplan.htm
    A place that can protect you from the elements (sun, rain, snow, etc.)
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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