1. Wilderness Survival Priorities
Outdoor Survival
Wilderness Survival Priorities
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Priority #1 – Do Nothing
Resist the urge to take immediate action
Stay calm and relaxed
Remain in the area
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3. Inventory Survival Supplies
Inventory your situation
Observe your environment
Check supplies you have on hand
Inventory possible natural resources
Find sources of fuel for fire, water and shelter
Move yourself closer to these sources
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Build a Survival Fire
Fire is a great source of warmth and security
Help to signal rescuers
Keep it small to conserve strength
Make sure you keep waterproof matches with you at all times.
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5. Build a Survival Shelter
Will provide protection from the elements
Type of shelter depends on climate
Use a tarp or any excess clothing
Use trees/sticks for support
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Obtain Water
Streams, Ponds and Lakes
Make shelter in close proximity with water source
Boil water to kill bacteria
Remember you can go weeks without food but only days without water
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Ways to Signal
Mirror – some compasses even have a mirror
Whistle – all survival kits contain one
Big, smoky fire
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8. Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project
Remember …
Size up the situation S
Use all your senses U
Remember where you are R
Vanquish fear and panic V
Improvise I
Value living
Act like the natives A
Live by your wits L
“Even in the most remote parts of the world you will find other peoples garbage, in a survival situation one mans trash may be another mans saving grace. “
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9. Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project
The End
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