Introduction

This section goes beyond the basic risk management and focuses specifically on emergency scenarios. The primary distinction is the severity and potential impact of the event.

Scenarios like uneven terrain go in your risk management along with management techniques, however getting lost, a flood, or severe injury goes in your emergency management.

What to consider

1. Terrain and Weather: Understand the landscape and weather patterns of the area. Certain terrains might be prone to specific emergencies like flash floods or landslides.
2. Local Knowledge: Tap into local expertise or guides who understand the environments nuances, potential dangers, and safe zones.
3. Communication: Ensure you have means of communication, whether it's a satellite phone, emergency beacon, or radio, to call for help if needed.

1. Flash Flood: Sudden heavy rain can cause flash floods, leading to swift and dangerous water flow in low-lying areas.
2. Bushfire: Dry conditions can trigger fires that spread rapidly through vegetation.
3. Lost or Separated: Being lost or separated from a group in the bush can be disorienting and hazardous.

Filling in the emergency management table

1. Scenario: Identify the specific emergency scenario you're preparing for.
2. Likelihood: Rate the likelihood of the scenario occurring on a scale of 1-10, considering past incidents or environmental conditions.
3. Severity: Rate the potential impact or danger of the scenario on a scale of 1-10, considering the potential harm to individuals or the environment.
4. Procedure: List specific actions to take in response to the emergency scenario, ensuring safety and mitigating risks.