who to call to start a SAR in the Sierra
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who to call to start a SAR in the Sierra
I would like to be able to leave this information with my itinerary when I go on a trip. Does anyone know of a good resource that lists the SAR contact number for each area of the Sierra... basically the one you would call to initiate a SAR.
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Re: who to call to start a SAR in the Sierra
Inyo County Sherrif Dept Dispatch - 760-878-0383
Mono County Sherrif Dispatch -760-932-7549
Sequoia/Kings Canyon Nat'l Park dispatch - 559-565-3195
Yosemite Nat'l Park dispatch- 209-379-1992
If your calling from the mountains, call 911.
Mono County Sherrif Dispatch -760-932-7549
Sequoia/Kings Canyon Nat'l Park dispatch - 559-565-3195
Yosemite Nat'l Park dispatch- 209-379-1992
If your calling from the mountains, call 911.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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who to call to start a SAR in the Sierra
Thanks. I was looking for the SEKI number over the weekend. They don't make it obvious to find it.
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Re: who to call to start a SAR in the Sierra
Other numbers to have are Madera, Mariposa and Fresno County sheriff dispatchs, for when you are hiking in Sierra National Forest outside the parks.
You only need to call one - the various jurisdictions are notified by the first one based on your stated itinerary. One search we had rangers from two parks and representatives from three counties.
You only need to call one - the various jurisdictions are notified by the first one based on your stated itinerary. One search we had rangers from two parks and representatives from three counties.
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Re: who to call to start a SAR in the Sierra
You can always call the NPS, NFS office you plan to pick up your permit at, or county sheriff's office that your starting trailhead permit is for and ask them. They actually really appreciate these types of calls and will give you the absolute correct number to give to your loved ones.
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Perhaps this thread should be among the stickies at the top? Maybe with the Reconn Form?
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Re: who to call to start a SAR in the Sierra
To clarify. For quickest response (in the Sierra) call park dispatch when in the parks, appropriate County Sheriff when outside the parks.
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