The HELP and Huddle Positions
Heat Escape Lessening Posture (HELP): When you are alone, this position protects the body’s three major areas of heat loss (groin, head/neck, and rib cage/armpits). Wearing a PFD allows you to draw your knees to your chest and your arms to your sides.
![Person holding up his knees close to the chest (HELP position)](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1191/attachments/original/help-position-above.jpg?1497635857)
Huddling With Others: Huddling with other people in the water lessens the loss of body heat and is good for morale. Also, rescuers can spot a group more easily than individuals.
![Three people in the huddle position](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/909/attachments/original/huddle-position.jpg?1498649479)