Things You'll Need:
- Wilderness First Aid Classes
- First Aid Kits
- First Aid Classes
- Safety Goggles
- Safety Goggles
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Step 1
Choose a suitable spot: as large and level as possible, and with as few surrounding obstructions (trees, cliffs, and so on) as possible.
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Step 2
Tie a large piece of clothing to a tall stake to serve as a wind indicator for the pilot. Make sure it is in a place where the pilot can see it.
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Step 3
Demarcate the periphery of the landing site with brightly colored items, most likely clothing. Weigh them down with very heavy rocks.
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Step 4
Remove from the landing site all items that may be blown by the force of the helicopter rotors: packs, tents, clothing, small rocks - anything at all that you suspect may blow.
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Step 5
Have everyone on the scene wear protective goggles, or at the very least glasses of some sort, to protect the eyes from blowing dirt or other debris.
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Step 6
Protect the eyes of the evacuee in a similar fashion.
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Step 7
Maintain eye contact with the helicopter pilot at all times. This means staying in front of the helicopter.
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Step 8
Direct everyone to get as far away from the landing spot as possible.
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Step 9
Follow any hand instructions of the pilot in directing ground personnel.
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Step 10
Approach the helicopter only from the front, only at the instruction of the pilot, and only in a crouching position, regardless of whether the rotors are moving.
