JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Search and Rescue is reminding backcountry users to make safety measures a top priority this weekend as winter weather conditions return to the area.
They explained that one key pillar of safety is having the ability to communicate in the backcountry, especially during an emergency.
Due to a statewide effort, that is now much easier in Teton County and across Wyoming.
“Backcountry users equipped with two-way radios are now able to communicate directly with first responders during emergencies by using channel 307 anywhere in the state,” said Teton County Search and Rescue.
Known as “Be 307 Aware,” the new program is a collaboration between the Wyoming State Search and Rescue (SAR) Council, the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and the Wyoming All Hazards Association.
Using your radio, simply program channel 307 into the device. Though Search & Rescue teams do not actively monitor the channel, they will use the channel during incident callouts to try to connect with those who need help. In places without cellular service, communicating via 307 on a radio has the potential to be a critical lifeline.
“With winter weather (finally) headed our direction, safety measures like this should be top of mind this weekend,” said TCSAR.
