Two explorers are lost in the jungles of India. They come to a clearing, where they see a tiger. The tiger appears hungry, snarls, and begins to approach them. Quickly, one of the exploeres pulls out a pair of running shoes and starts putting them on. His buddy looks at him and yells, “Surely you know you can’t outrun a tiger?” He replies, “I know, but these shoes will save my life.” How so?

THE SURVIVOR’S NEEDS (Chapter 1-3) Chapter Objective Know the two fundamental goals of a survivor are maintaining life and returning Samples of Behavior/Main Points List the four basic needs of a survivor List the components of maintaining life Describe the survivor’s primary defense against the effects of the environment Describe why nutrition is important to a survivor Describe the survivor’s food crises Describe why prevention, self-aid, and psychological health are important to a survivor List the basic tasks confronting the survivor when faced with the need to return Describe how a survivor can effectively aid in recovery List the factors the survivor must weigh when faced with the need to travel against capabilities and/or safety

Fundamental Goals of a Survivor Maintaining life Returning

Four Basic Needs of a Survivor Personal protection Health Travel Communications

Personal Protection Nutrition Health Elementary Needs of a Survivor Maintaining Life

Personal Protection Survivor’s primary defense against environment: Clothing Equipment Shelter Fire

Nutrition Water Food First Stage of crisis Loss of energy, stamina, and strength Second Stage of crisis Irritability and other attitude changes

Health Prevention Cleanliness Safety Self-Aid Psychological Health What are some behavioral examples? (e.g., optimism)

Signaling Traveling Returning Types of Signaling Electronic Visual Factors to Consider Ability to walk Transporting possessions Orienteering Effects of terrain