DW Rules - 2001
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Devizes to Westminster Canoe and Kayak Race
Emergency Response Plan
1. WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?
- For the purpose of this event an Emergency is defined as any incident:
- Resulting in serious injury or the loss of life of a DW Race participant, supporter or official.
- Requiring the rescue of a DW Race participant or supporter from hazard on land or water;
- Involving a search for a crew member missing and believed to be in danger;
- Or occasion which the DW Duty Officer decides warrants the calling out of Emergency Services.
2. WHO TO CONTACT
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In the event of an emergency resulting in serious injury or loss of life
contact the Emergency Services tel. 999
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In the event of any emergency contact D.W. Race Information Duty Officer,
tel. 0207 6200298 or contact the nearest check point official, whichever
is quickest.
3. INFORMATION TO GIVE
- In the event of an emergency be prepared to provide the following information
to the Duty Officer. State that the message is under the D.W. Emergency
Response Plan.
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Your name and status.
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Race number of boat
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Confirmation of crew name(s).
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Nature/time/location of the incident,
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Are supporters of the crew present at the scene?
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Which emergency services have already been informed?
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