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The Search

 Appoint a search leader.

 Stay calm.

 Assess the whole situation and ensure the safety of the rest of the party. Visually scour the avalanche to see if you can see the victim/s – they may re-emerge lower down the slope. They may only be partially buried, in which case there's no need to instigate a transceiver search.

 Organise the search based on observed facts, number buried, vanishing points and terrain.

 Begin the search as soon as possible. Eyes and ears as well as transceivers should be used.

 Switch off transceivers not in use if it is safe to do so.

 Maintain a controlled search pattern. Don't give up – despite the statistics victims have been recovered alive after very long periods of burial. Ensure a total and thorough search of the area. The victim may not be in the obvious deposition zone.

 Alert rescue services. They may be needed to evacuate victims, give medical help or search.

Immediate Response to Victims

Adequate primary care requires correct training in first aid. Ideally everyone should have this.