Outdoor Survival Wilderness Survival Priorities Jessica Cassity CIS

Outdoor Survival Wilderness Survival Priorities 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

Build a Survival 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

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

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

Remember … S • Size up the situation U • Use all your senses R • Remember where you are V • Vanquish fear and panic I • Improvise V • Value living A • Act like the natives L • Live by your wits the f o s part s e t emo people ne r t s o e m d other uation o s h t n in will fin ival sit r man e v E “ you a surv anothe d l r wo e, in may be g a b gar rash. “ t s man g grace n savi Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project

The End Jessica Cassity - CIS 1020 Final Project