ERI's Civilian Resources
 
The following are several ERI civilian downloadable resources you might find helpful.
ERI's Recommended Publications Reference List
This is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference list on survival related publications available on the market today. A must reference for the outdoor enthusiast, educator or armchair outdoorsperson. Click here to download.

ERI's Survival & Outdoor Equipment Resource List
This is a comprehensive up-to-date list of survival and outdoor resources. It includes sources for equipment, clothing, pyrotechnics, fire starting, lights, tools and a host of other preparedness and survival related items.
Click here to download.


Ever wonder how to sort through the jargon, nomenclature and definitions surrounding clothing? Well, ERI's list will help you sort through all the different types of materials incorporated in the modern outdoor wear.  Click here to download.

Downloadable Search Management Resources:
  1. Case Management for Missing Children Homicide Investigation
  2. Investigative Case Management for Missing Children Homicides
  3. Model Search and Rescue Plan (Ralph Wilfong)
  4. Search Management Worksheets

Managing Land Search Operations Forms:


FLYING TO CANADA OR ALASKA?

ERI's Aviation Survival Kit meets all requirements for flying into Canada and makes a significant start for flying in Alaska, summer or winter. Don't forget to augment ERI's Aviation Survival Kit with the additional required items, especially during winter months.

CANADIAN AND ALASKA SURVIVAL KIT REQUIREMENTS FOLLOW:

Survival Kit Requirements for Flying into Canada:

Canadian Survival Kit Requirements, Canadian Aviation Regulations 2009-2, Part IV, Sub part 2

(Revised 6/30/2009)

Survival Equipment - Flights over Land

602.61 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate an aircraft over land unless there is carried on board survival equipment, sufficient for the survival on the ground of each person on board, given the geographical area, the season of the year and anticipated seasonal climatic variations, that provides the means for

(a) starting a fire;

(b) providing shelter;

(c) providing or purifying water; and

(d) visually signalling distress.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of

(a) a balloon, a glider, a hang glider, a gyroplane or an ultra-light aeroplane;

(b) an aircraft that is operated within 25 nautical miles of the aerodrome of departure and that has the capability of radio communication with a surface-based radio station for the duration of the flight;

(c) a multi-engined aircraft that is operated south of 66o 30' north latitude

(i) in IFR flight within controlled airspace, or

(ii) along designated air routes;

(d) an aircraft that is operated by an air operator, where the aircraft is equipped with equipment specified in the air operator's company operations manual, but not with the equipment required by subsection (1); or

(e) an aircraft that is operated in a geographical area where and at a time of year when the survival of the persons on board is not jeopardized.

Link to Canadian Aviation Regulations, Part IV, Sub part 2, 602.61:  Click Here

Survival Kit Requirements for Flying into Alaska:


Alaska Survival Kit Requirements, Alaska Statutes 2009, Title 02, Chapter 02.30, Sec. 02.35.110.

Emergency rations and equipment.

(a) An airman may not make a flight inside the state with an aircraft unless emergency equipment is carried as follows:

(1) the following minimum equipment must be carried during the summer months:

(A) rations for each occupant sufficient to sustain life for one week;

(B) one axe or hatchet;

(C) one first aid kit;

(D) an assortment of tackle such as hooks, flies, lines, and sinkers;

(E) one knife;

(F) fire starter;

(G) one mosquito headnet for each occupant;

(H) two small signaling devices such as colored smoke bombs, railroad fuses, or Very pistol shells, in sealed metal containers;

(2) in addition to the equipment required under (1) of this subsection, the following must be carried as minimum equipment from October 15 to April 1 of each year:

(A) one pair of snowshoes;

(B) one sleeping bag;

(C) one wool blanket or equivalent for each occupant over four.

[(D)] However, operators of multi-engine aircraft licensed to carry more than 15 passengers need carry only the food, mosquito nets, and signalling equipment at all times other than the period from October 15 to April 1 of each year, when two sleeping bags, and one blanket for every two passengers shall also be carried. All of the above requirements as to emergency rations and equipment are considered to be minimum requirements which are to remain in full force and effect, except as further safety measures may be from time to time imposed by the department.

Link to Sec. 02.35.110. of the Alaska Statutes: Emergency Rations and Equipment: Click Here

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