MOGO MTB EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & APPS
In an emergency call 000
No service emergency number 112
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Please keep in mind there might be limited or no phone service in the Mogo MTB trail network depending on your network provider
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No service emergency number 112 (this number may also be patchy at times)
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Download the Emergency Plus and Trailforks Apps
MOUNTAIN BIKING INVOLVES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Mountain biking involves the risk of serious injury or death – Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. You waive your rights to sue as outlined when booking and from the Southbound Escapes Risk Waiver Form completed.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
You should never move anyone after they have had a serious fall. Before you call 000, use the Emergency Plus app or Trailforks, you must collate the necessary information from the people that are with the injured person. Please keep in mind that due to the remoteness of the MTB trail network, it may take a while for emergency services to attend.
1. ASSESS
Assess the injured person so you can relate the information to the operator. Get all information, eg. They may have broken their arm, but have they also hit their head? ALL information is important.
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2. WHERE ARE YOU
You will be asked where you are. You are in the Mogo Mountain Bike Park in the Mogo State Forest.
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3. LOCATION
They will get your GPS location from your phone call on the Emergency Plus app. You need to say if you are with the injured person and if not, is the injured person at the top, middle or bottom of the trails (approximately). Otherwise emergency services will send the ambulance to your GPS location and it may not be the quickest or correct route.
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4. EMERGENCY POINT (EP)
This is very important. Either use your Emergency Plus app to pin point your location or go to the nearest access sign and give this to the operator. Use the WHAT THREE WORDS on the bottom of the screen. These three words will let the operator know where you are. Use the map below to give the nearest cross street or department road location. Keep in mind the operators are not in our area most of the time. They will ask if the local station has maps and know the location. The Mogo and Moruya stations all know the trails and have the emergency point (these three words) along with the VRA and the RFS. Only Bermagui, RFS, Fire and Rescue and the VRA have 4wd vehicle.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SNAKE BITES
In case of snakebite immobilise the rider and call 000 and do not move!
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LOCAL HOSPITALS
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Moruya Hospital is approximately 15 minutes drive south from the township of Mogo.
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Batemans Bay Hospital is approximately 10 minutes drive north from the township of Mogo.
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AMBULANCE
Mogo, Moruya and Batemans Bay have local Ambulance Stations and rescue crews. In addition to asking for an Ambulance you can request any of these to attend.
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EVACUATION PLAN MTB SHUTTLES
In case of emergency evacuation from the trails due to fire or threat please follow the instructions of your driver. Please see below the emergency evacuation trails to use.
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Fire or threat from the North
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(Car, bike or walk) Use Dog Trap Road trail and follow to the Princes Hwy in Mogo
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(Car, bike or walk) Use Mitchels Road and follow to Tomakin Road
Fire or threat from the South
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(Car, bike or walk) Use Dog Trap Road then Ridge Road on the left then Glenella and exit on Princes Hwy
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(Car, bike or walk) Use Dog Trap Road then Ridge Road to the Right then Tall Gums Road and exit on to George Bass Drive
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(Car, bike or walk) Use Dog Trap Road then Ridge Road to the right then Dunns Creek Road to the Road and exit on to Tomakin Road
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IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ALWAYS
1. READ EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Please read the emergency procedures prior to your shuttle.
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2. PROTECT YOURSELF
Use an appropriate bike, helmet and protective equipment and never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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3. CONTROL YOUR BIKE
You are responsible for avoiding objects and people. Stop safely at all times. Always be prepared for someone, something or wildlife that you might come across.
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4. KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Ride within your ability at all times. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring children under 16 can meet this condition.
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5. RESPECT SIGNAGE & RULES
Be aware of one-way trails. Trails are closed for various safety and maintenance reasons. Never enter a closed area and always obey signs, staff, notices and warnings.
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6. INSPECT TRAILS & FEATURES
Conditions change constantly. Inspect the trails and features beforehand, consider the weather and plan and adjust your riding accordingly. When scoping, make sure you’re not standing in a blind spot and you and your bike is completely off the trail.
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7. BE VISIBLE
Never stop where you obstruct a trail, feature or can’t be seen.
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8. LEAVE NO TRACE
Protect our forest and waterways by taking your rubbish with you.
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