It\u2019s a simple, step-by-step plan that outlines what to do, who to call, and where to go if something goes wrong before, during, or after a dive. This could be anything from a marine life injury, to decompression sickness, to a lost diver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s included in an EAP?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a recommendation for developing an EAP (not all-inclusive):<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705<\/strong> 1. Location Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Include the exact dive site name, GPS coordinates if possible, and any landmarks that help emergency services find you fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcde<\/strong> 2. Emergency Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n List local emergency numbers (not just 911), the nearest recompression chamber, coast guard, DAN (Divers Alert Network), and the nearest hospital with emergency care. Save them in your phone and<\/em> on paper\u2014waterproof is even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\ude91<\/strong> 3. Evacuation Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How will you get someone out if needed? Boat, beach, helicopter? Know your exits and how far help is. Time matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\uddf0<\/strong> 4. Emergency Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have an O2 kit? First aid kit? AED? Make sure it\u2019s functional and that at least one person knows how to use it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc65<\/strong> 5. Roles & Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s calling for help? Who\u2019s administering O2? Who\u2019s keeping an eye on the rest of the group? Don\u2019t assume\u2014assign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcdd<\/strong> 6. Medical Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep a record of diver health info, allergies, and insurance details. If a diver is unconscious or unable to speak, this info is gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What resources are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As you would expect, Diver’s Alert Network has EAP resources available to divers. Below you will find links to E-learning and YouTube videos on the topic. I have saved the form to the club’s Google account (link below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n DAN’s Fillable PDF –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I experimented with the form to prepare an EAP for a Port Sanilac dive (see below). It\u2019s a good tool for sparking ideas and organizing your emergency response. I appreciated the visual design of a flowchart, the dropdown features and the ability to print or save it digitally. However, since it\u2019s designed for a wide audience, it lacks flexibility for our club\u2019s specific needs. That\u2019s why the club board is working on a custom template tailored to our dive plans. If you feel this level of information is important to you and you would utilize the EAP, please let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n DAN Webinar – The Personal EAP and Why You Need One<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n E-learning – DAN Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to use the form – Emergency Planning Who Is Responsible for Your Safety EAP eLearning Cut<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/seasnoopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EAP_Sanilac.jpg\")
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