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Divers Alert Network

Mission statement:

DAN helps divers in need with medical emergency assistance and promotes diving safety through research, education, products and services. DAN, a nonprofit organization, exists to provide expert information and advice for the benefit of the diving public. DAN's historical and primary function is to provide emergency medical advice and assistance for underwater diving injuries, to work to prevent injuries and to promote diving safety. Second, DAN promotes and supports underwater diving research and education particularly as it relates to the improvement of diving safety, medical treatment and first aid. Third, DAN strives to provide the most accurate, up-to-date and unbiased information on issues of common concern to the diving public, primarily, but not exclusively, for diving safety. DAN is Your Dive Safety Association

Contact Information:

Divers Alert Network
The Peter B. Bennett Center 6 West Colony Place
Durham NC 27705-2563

Internet address: http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/

Phone number(s):

(919) 684-2948 (All except membership)
(919) 684-4326 (emergency/collect)
(919) 684-8111 (Dive Emergency Only)
(800) 446-2671

Fax number:

(919) 490-6630

Related topics:

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• SPORTS AND RECREATION
• SPORTS INJURY
• SPORTS MEDICINE

NWHIC record number O-1852