If an Outing is delayed

Occasionally trips are delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Whom should the leader in the field contact back in Brisbane? If friends or relatives of walkers are concerned about the delayed return, whom might they contact in the club to inquire about what has happened? The contact should be with any member of the BOSQ Management Committee listed on page 2 of our newsletter Footnotes.

Before leaving on a BOSQ outing, walkers should tell a family member or friend where they are going and give them a copy of Footnotes or a copy of the phone numbers of the Committee members. Leaders should also carry a list of contact numbers with them on the walk.

In an emergency, life threatening or serious injury situation, or one that requires a search and rescue, contact the Police on 000 (or 112 on extended mobile network).  If the party is overdue but otherwise safe, the leader should attempt to contact BOSQ committee members who can advise family members from club records.

If overdue more than 24 hours, the Police should be notified. More search and rescue information at: http://fmrqld.bwq.org.au/overdue.html