Auditory signals

●Moderate

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Three whistle blasts, pause, repeat. Metal bang in threes. Save voice.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT scream continuously — hoarse in minutes.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use gunshots except where culturally appropriate and safe — three shots is distress in some regions.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Night signals — repeat pattern every few minutes for listening teams.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Combine with phone torch SOS if battery allows.

Auditory signals work for nearby rescue — pair with visual for aircraft.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Urban collapse — rescue dogs and acoustic sensors detect rhythmic tapping.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay rhythm consistent so teams can triangulate direction.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Signal consistently. Do not wander far from last known position while calling.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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