The word “survival” means a lot of things. To some it means being prepared for anything while for others it means doing whatever it takes to keep moving forward. For the U.S. Army Survival Manual it’s an acronym that covers the basics of survival itself. By knowing what SURVIVAL stands for, you can be a …
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What to Do if You Are Lost When Camping or Hiking
The most important thing to do when you are lost when camping or hiking is to not panic. Do not make any sudden decisions without thoroughly thinking through your situation. Once you realize you are lost, take time to assess your predicament. Examine all the possibilities. You have more time than you imagine. Extra time …
Holiday Emergency Preparation
Door-buster shopping. Visiting family. Getting kids to sleep before Santa comes.
There are plenty of events that require keen survival skills during the holiday season, and some of them require more than just patience and longsuffering to overcome. With everything else going on this time of year, it is easy to forget some of the basic safety and preparedness skills. Here are a few to keep in mind whether you trim the tree, light the menorah or participate in any other holiday festivities:
Emergency Preparedness Leads to Large Donation to Local Food Bank
The Community Action Services and Food Bank of Provo receives a generous donation of quick-cook meals thanks to the emergency preparations of others. During National Preparedness Month in September, SurvivalBased.com committed to donating one meal for every $10 spent on emergency supplies through their website. Customers responded in a huge way, resulting in a donation of 4,320 meals.
Trial (and Survival) By Fire
When disaster hits and the power goes out, it’s imperative to have the skills and the know-how to survive. National Preparedness Month isn’t just about accumulating “stuff”; it’s also about accumulating knowledge.
One of the most essential skills in any wilderness survival course is building and sustaining a fire. Today, there are a wide variety of fire-starting options, but it is important to know how to get your fire started “the old fashioned way”.