Mayday – Calling for Help
Today is May 1 – Mayday. The word “Mayday” (from the French m’aider, “help me”) is also an internationally recognized distress call. Communicating “Mayday” three times in a row means significant danger.
Ensure that everyone in your circle of influence knows to use their whistle and/or flashlight for emergency communications. Here is a simple signaling code that can help: