lindasledgirl Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Hello to all! Looking at the interactive map. Was this security section here before? Is this new this year? Each one has a number associated. As much as I presume it’s a way to let someone know where you are. I would love to know for sure what they pertain to. Anyone with more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Usually an evacuation point is a known point where emergency responders can rescue someone. Or a known point for them to go to start a rescue ie; "10km east of Evacuation Point abc on the trail" The points may also be road crossings ambulances can access. MrGutz and wng-2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted October 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 And looks like the cell phone will work there. I just bought a new Apple Watch and it will tell me how to get back to the last spot with service. I found an article in the Imotinege magazine that these 911 spots were an addition to the map but that they took Out bars! Lots of relays going to beer and no hard stuff. MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 They were on the map last year. You'll find the signs at them in the field. Whether cell service works or not at every one I have my doubts. Some are pretty remote where cell service definitely is non existant. In event of an emergency are still a great tool to communicate where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 This a great feature to put on the trail map. I really hadn't noticed it before. I live on a island in the St. Lawrence River and a few year ago I received a call from a state trooper who I have known since he was a young boy playing hockey. Anyway he ask if I knew of a place that a medical rescue helicopter could land for rescue purpose. I happen to have a small field that is also close to the public dock that we discussed looking at. So I went out and stood in the field and a few minutes later this NEW YORK STATE helicopter came and landed then took off . I spoke to him later and they took the GPS numbers and that area is set for other organizations to find for other emergencies. I think this could work on the trail system in Quebec. By the way my property has not been used but I am contacted every year for permission to be used. SnomoGary and lindasledgirl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Very nice of you to offer your field! We appreciate all the land owners like you. I found an article that is in the new Imotinege magazine. It talks about the new evacuation points. Maybe there are just more this year, but on the map if you select that, wow, lots of them everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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