Tornadoes

 Tornado Danger Signs  Learn these tornadodo danger signs: An approaching cloud of debris can mark the location of a tornado even if the funnel is not visible. Before a tornado …

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During a Hurricane

Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports. Check emergency supplies and fuel car. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and …

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Winter Car Kit

Keep  these items in your car: Flashlights with extra batteries First aid kit with pocket knife Necessary medications Several blankets Sleeping bags Extra newspapers for insulation Plastic bags (for sanitation) …

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Winter Driving

  The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents. Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the …

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Cooking Gear

Cooking Gear Canteen & mess k it Knife GI can opener Plastic  bags Utensil kit  

Camping Gear

Back Pack Citronella candle Compass and maps Cot or mat Emergency candles Fire starter Flashlight or lantern Pocket knife Sleeping bag & pad Shelter (tube tent) Stove & fuel Tent …

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Personal Items

Aspirin Baking soda Cold medication Dental floss Diarrhea medication Ear Plugs Extra glasses Laxative Moleskin for feet Motion sickness medication Personal hygiene items Personal medications Prescription drugs Shampoo Shaving kit …

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Food

Chocolate bars Freeze dried food Raisins and brown sugar Salt Tea and broth cubes Water treating tablets

Cold Weather Travel

Balaklava Emergency blanket Outerwear (poncho) Scarf Survival candles Thermal underwear Warm hat Warm parka Warm waterproof boots Wool gloves Wool socks Wool sweater

Summer Travel

Cotton hat Light coloured cotton shorts and shirt Insect repellent Light walking shoes Sunglasses Sun lotion Towels

Ice & Snow Climbing

Helmet Cagoule (Balaclava) Extra socks Gaiters Mittens, Fingerless mittens Slings, rappel anchors, runners, seats etc Rock pitons Tubular ice screws Rucksack Emergency shelter Crampons Boots Rope Carabiners Alpine hammer & …

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Rock Climbing Kit

Helmet Rock hammer Hammer holster Pitons Carabiners Chocks and nuts Kletterschuhe Swami belt Rope

Camping

Air mattress Backpack Bottle opener Can opener Candle/lantern Compass Cookware and utensils Cutlery Day pack Disposable butane lighter Drinking cup First aid kit Flashlight/extra batteries Foam pad Knife Nylon cord …

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Take With You

Address book Binoculars Camera Credit cards Drivers license Electrical converter or adapter Flashlight Itinerary & Maps Money belt Padlock Pen Short wave radio Soap Travelers checks Wallet Walking shoes

Before Leaving Home

Leave keys and itinerary witha friend. Obtain permits.(fishlng, camping, hunting) if required. Passport and visas. Fill prescriptions and have copies. Mail on hold at Post Office. Stop newspaper delivery. Travelers …

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First Aid

See your doctor for advice.  First Aid kit Snakebite kit Insect repellent Moleskin for sore feet Salt tablets Baking soda  Table salt Distilled water Rubbing alcohol Cotton applicators Bandages _ …

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Hygiene

Good physical health is essential to survival  The Cooking and Fishing chapters outline methods of catching, cooking and storing food.  The First Aid chapter highlights insect stings, snake and animal …

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Fear & Panic

Panic can cause a person to act without thinking.  To feel fear is normal and necessary. It is natures way of giving you that extra shot of energy. A Caveman …

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Food Rationing

Immediately start rationing and do not eat any food on the first day. Limit the intake of water if it is not readily available. Eat food in small amounts at …

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