Translations:AY Honors/Ultralight Backpacking/Answer Key/121/en
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- Maintain warmth: Emergency blankets are made from materials that reflect body heat back to the user, thereby helping maintain body temperature and preventing hypothermia.
- Protects from wind and rain: Emergency blankets are usually water and wind resistant, providing additional protection from extreme weather elements.
- First aid: In an emergency, an emergency blanket can be used as a first aid kit to keep the victim warm while waiting for medical assistance.
- Emergency signal: The striking color of the blanket can be used to attract the attention of the rescue team.
- Improvised shelter: Emergency blankets can be used as a makeshift roof or protection from the rain if there is no tent.
