What to Do - Emergency Involving An Abandoned Mine
| Do not attempt a search and rescue on your own. |
| Leave the search and rescue to the experts. |
| Call the local sheriff's department, local law enforcement office or the Mine Accident Emergency Center at (866) 761-6039. |
| These agencies will contact the State Mine Inspector and together they will organize and coordinate a mine search and rescue operation. Mine search and rescue missions are dangerous operations, even for professional rescue teams. There is nothing to be gained by needlessly risking death or injury to rescue someone trapped in a mine. Valuable time can be lost by inexperienced, unqualified personnel in rescue efforts. Keep calm, note the exact location and seek experienced help from law enforcement agencies. Be willing to assist in the rescue effort ONLY when requested by the rescue coordinator. Remember, all hazards are also extremely dangerous for the rescue team. The hazards should never be ignored. |
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