Also, in my experience, most people genuinely need help. Some exceptions but fewer than the press would make people believe.
George
PS. And it's not just the press. There's nothing more fun than for responders to tell rescued bozo stories -- so they're disproportionately represented around the campfire.
I would expand on this even further to say that publicity-shy, anti-social recluses such as my good self are over-prepared,
because we blanche at the thought of being the next "headline rescue" story -- complete with 8x10 glossy digital photos with all the circles & arrows -- for the various message boards to feed on over the next year(I am wondering if the Three Stooges have lived down their helicopter ride from the hut yet?)