SADCHALETS

SADCHALETS

A UK mnemonic used in the context of a major incident (disaster) for the information that the first police officer or other person on the scene should relay to his or her control room.
SADCHALETS
Survey the scene on approach;
Assess the situation on arrival;
Disseminate the following information:
Casualties, approximate numbers of dead, injured and uninjured;
Hazards present and potential;
best Access routes for emergency vehicles;
the exact Location of the incident;
Emergency services and other agencies present and required;
Type of incident and brief details of number of vehicles, buildings, etc., involved;
Safety.