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Diving
is a very safe recreational activity. We train, we learn, we practice.
We begin with shallower, less stressful dives and work our way
up to the more advanced diving skills. We take every precaution,
yet sometimes accidents still occur. It may or may not be by any
fault of our own. It may have been caused by a mistake, a lesser
skilled dive buddy, or because of diving physics which we have
yet to gain an understanding of. For whatever reason, the accident
took place. Are you prepared if the unthinkable happens?
Divers Alert Network, or DAN as most of us know it, is a diving
safety organization that addresses our concerns about accidents
and dive safety. And before you say, "I'm a good diver and
will never have an accident and need the services of DAN"
, think again. Whether or not we ever need DAN because of an accident,
DAN is always working to help make our sport safer for all. The
"Member Services" listed below explains what DAN has
to offer every diver and why the small annual membership fee is
the best investment you will ever make as a diver.
1. Help in
diving emergencies: (919) 684-8111
DAN is a vital organization in the diving community, devoted to
helping injured divers. The medical emergency hotline is your
lifeline to help in the event of a diving-related injury. Without
your support of DAN, emergency medical support for divers would
not exist.
2. Alert Diver
Magazine.
You can't get divings leading dive safety publication unless you
are a DAN member. Alert Diver keeps you up to date bimonthly on
the latest diving research as well as provides special information
you can use to make your next dive safer and more enjoyable.
3. DAN TravelAssist
air evacuation benefits.
As a DAN member you are enrolled automatically in the TravelAssist medical evacuation program. It's your access
to evacuation in a medical emergency when you trave more than
100 miles from home. (subject to terms and conditions)
4. DAN's Medical
Information Line: (919) 684-2948
When you have questions about your health and how it might affect
your diving, you can call DAN's Medical Information Line. Whether
it's to find a diving doctor in your immediate area, or to find
out about diving after surgery, the Medical Information Line is
there to serve you.
5. DAN medical
research.
DAN is a leading organization in the the dive industry, conducting
research into diving physiology. Programs like the Flying after
Diving studies, and Project Dive Safety, supported almost entirely
from member dues and contributions, are revealing important information
that help to make our recreation safer.
6. DAN dive
accident insurance.
As a DAN member, you can purchase DAN Dive Accident Insurance,
the most comprehensive available to divers. This insurance gives
you the help you need with the medical bills incurred if you have
a diving-related accident.
7. Promotion
and exploration of diving issues.
DAN is recognized as the first source of information when it comes
to safe, enjoyable diving. DAN assists dive professionals by providing
information on the use of emergency oxygen and communicates with
the insurance industry on issues affecting your life insurance
premiums.
8. Support
of the DAN Recompression Chamber Assistance Program.
Your member dollars help support the network of hyperbaric facilities
worldwide. Your support helps provide ongoing education in the
operation of these much-needed facilities in the Caribbean and
around the world.
9. Safety
seminars and educational materials.
DAN diving safety seminars and clinics are held on a regular basis
throughout North America. DAN's educational materials provide
unique insights into diving accidents. Also, DAN sponsors clinics
for medical professionals to help them understand the unique needs
of divers like you.
10. DAN oxygen
first aid program.
Oxygen is the key to successful treatment of a scuba diving injury.
DAN pioneered an oxygen first aid course for recreational divers
in 1991. As a member, you can keep abreast of when and where the
courses are held.
11. The DAN
Dive and Travel Medical Guide.
With extensive of diving safety and health issues and the latest
information on dive travel safety, the updated DAN Dive &
Travel Medical Guide is an essential tool for prevention, identification
and treatment of diving injuries.
12. DAN Tag
(TM), rental car discounts, DAN/MBNA MasterCard and more.
DAN members are eligible to purchase the DAN Tag, the only medical
ID tag licensed by DAN. As a DAN member, you are eligible for
rental car discounts with Alamo and Hertz. You also can apply
for the DAN/MBNA MasterCard, pay no annual fee and get a low introductory
rate the first year. Proceeds from the DAN Tag, car rentals and
credit card go to support important DAN medical research.
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