Wilderness Survival Priorities Outdoor Survival Wilderness Survival Priorities Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project Priority #1 – Do Nothing Resist the urge to take immediate action Stay calm and relaxed Remain in the area Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

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 Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project 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. Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

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 Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project 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 Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project Ways to Signal Mirror – some compasses even have a mirror Whistle – all survival kits contain one Big, smoky fire Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

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. “ Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

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