4x4 SUPPORT OPERATION ICA REGION, PERU NEW YEAR & DAKAR 2018

4x4 SUPPORT OPERATION

ICA  REGION, PERU

NEW YEAR &  DAKAR 2018

The end of this year and the begining of the next year will be very active in the Ica Region, south of Lima, because of the New Year extra-long weekend and the Dakar 2018 rally event.

Lots of people and vehicles -especially 4x4s are expected to arrive in the area. There are high possibilities of incidents to happen: stuck cars, accidents, people lost in the desert, etc, etc.

Communications is going to be a key factor during these circumstances. Cellular and internet access service is not available in the desert. 

Unidad 4x4 de Ayuda will deploy its mobile radio-communication unit in the area to provide support if needed.

The unit is equipped with an advanced HF multiband radio and antenna, VHF radio, GPS navigator and SPOT satellite tracker-messenger.

U4x4A radio-communications unit

Also the protection of archaeological rests and ancient GEOGLYPHS existing in the Ica desert is a matter of our concern.  Damages to the geoglyphs have occured in the past versions of the Dakar rally because 4x4 fans and off roaders don't now the location of the geoglyphs.  

We have posted in the internet a MAP and a list with GEOGRAPHIC POSITION DATA of the geoglyphs. We believe by making this information public would prevent and help to reduce the risk of the pass of unaware off roaders with their 4x4s over the geoglyphs causing non reversible damages. 

Generally the geoglyphs are not easy visible from the ground level, most of them are very big and long geometric figures and lines, just few are figures of animals, plants or humans like the Nasca Lines. No signs or adverts exist in the desert to inform people about the location of the geoglyphs.

Link of the geoglyphs MAP in Ica desert. 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ujQZAAD2PLj5HVP0htrPwYHM0OTlGgks&usp=sharing 

Link of the GEOGRAPHIC POSITION DATA of the geoglyphs in Ica desert. 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Om-feRxKvYwdfOMv8mdyDa8IQICp9_04 

A 4x4 SUPPORT OPERATION has been planned in the area during the described events days

CALL TO VOLUNTEERS willing to participate and help.

The opportunity is great to do what we love to do: 4x4 driving, Off Road, to watch the Dakar, 4x4 rescue and a nice end of the year trip with the family and/or friends, etc.Participation is open, it is enough to register and confirm you are in the zone and available for help in case of need.

The ones going to Ica region on those days and going to be available to participate please confirm and register to coordinate dates, places and contact information in case a call for help is launched if needed.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended to count with some basic equipment.

4X4 RESCUE.

Slinges(2), shackles(4), sand boards, jacks, shovels, HiLift jack and accesories, winch, etc.

COMMUNICATIONS. 

Radio VHF –handy and base.  

Radio HF

Apps: Zello, Whatsapp, FireChat

VHF & HF radio frequencies > follow the link

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uGAB7-LXFIvFEbcIhDPvyrXHNnfzLg58 

VHF work frequency: 142.920

NAVIGATION.

GPS navigator

Sattelite tracker and messenger:  SPOT or In-Reach

HEALTH & SAFETY

First aid kit

Fire extinguisher

Survival kit: flashlight, drinking water, dehidrated food, multi-function knife, emergency blanket.

Tools & assentials: wrenches set, battery booster cables, spare tire and tool, brake fluid, motor oil, fan belt, fuses set, headlight spare bulb, container for fuel.

Personal and vehicle documents.

Gloves, eye protection, boots, helmet, safety vest.

VERY IMPORTANT

Verify all the systems in the car are in good maintenance and operation conditions.

CONTACT and INFORMATION

Phone / Whatsapp:  +51 990128105

info@unidad4x4deayuda.org