7 Survival Priorities

1. Stay Positive

1.1. Try not to panic.

1.2. Better decisions are made when you are calm.

1.3. Stay in one location to wait for help.

1.4. Don't let fear rule your decisions.

2. Build a Fire

2.1. Uses

2.1.1. warmth

2.1.2. cooking

2.1.3. boiling water

2.2. Bring matches or a lighter

2.3. Learn how to start a fire without matches

2.4. Know what types of wood to use

2.5. Know fire safety rules

3. Water

3.1. You need water within 72 hours to survive.

3.2. Know how to find a clean water source.

3.3. Learn how to build a still.

3.4. If you are in a hot climate, try to rest during the day to limit sweating.

4. Food

4.1. Only eat plants & berries you know are safe.

4.2. Most people can survive at least 3 weeks without food.

4.3. Learn how to fish.

5. Build a Shelter

5.1. Protect yourself from the elements.

5.1.1. Cold

5.1.2. Rain

5.1.3. Wind

5.1.4. Heat

5.2. Build a bed first, then a shelter.

5.3. Know what materials will be best for a shelter.

6. Know First Aid

6.1. Take a first aid course through the Red Cross before you camp.

6.2. Research and read about first aid.

6.3. Be able to treat blisters and insect bites.

6.4. Know how to cope with dehydration and hypothermia.

6.5. Know how to treat broken bones.

6.6. Know how to treat snake bites.

7. Signal

7.1. Use a whistle - 3 blows for help.

7.2. Use a mirror or other reflective object.

7.3. Use a fire.

7.4. Do not yell.