Whether it’s natural or man-made,
global or local, disasters do happen. Surviving earthquakes, floods,
wars, and accidents is not enough – you may need to hold your own for
some time. If, heaven forbids, such a terrible occurrence happens, you’d
be happy you knew these survival tips.
1. In the case of an
earthquake, wooden homes are safer because if they collapse, they leave
voids where one can stay. Brick and mortar buildings tend to crumble
into smaller pieces, burying potential survivors.
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2. If you’re caught
in a tornado, don’t hide under a bridge or in a building – they tend to
collapse. Your safest bet is to stay in your car, park it in an open
area, lock all the windows and doors, buckle your seatbelt and wait it
out.
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3. If you choose to
try and outrun the tornado, don’t just start driving. Instead, watch the
funnel and assess where it’s heading, and then drive away from the
storm’s trajectory.
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4. Caught in an
avalanche? Spit! As soon as you stop moving, make an air pocket in front
of your face, then spit. Even if you’re disoriented, your saliva is
still affected by gravity, so watch where it dribbles and dig in the
opposite direction.
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5. Stuck in a snowy
area? DO NOT EAT THE SNOW! If you need to hydrate, pick up some snow and
melt it before you drink it, otherwise you may induce hypothermia from
the inside-out.
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6. After a
catastrophic event, water sources can get polluted, making drinking
water hard to obtain. If you have the option, fill up your bathtub,
sinks and every container you can with water to provide yourself with
safe drinking water for some time.
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7. Stuck in the cold
and need to start a fire? Pick up a small block of ice and melt it in
your hands into a ball. Make sure it’s as smooth as possible, and then
you can use it as a magnifying glass.
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8. You can also use your eyeglasses in the same manner to start a fire.
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9. Got matches but you need to keep them dry? Store them inside of your flashlight.
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10. Crayons can be used as a makeshift candle and will burn for quite some time.
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11. Nylon stockings can be used as rope, as well as a tourniquet. They can also be used to filter out larger debris from the water.
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12. Condoms are even
more useful than stockings – you can clean one and turn it into a water
container, use as a latex glove, convert into a makeshift slingshot and
even keep your cell phone and other things safe from dust and water.
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13. In the case of
an earthquake, curl up into the fetal position. This will help protect
your body and allow you to fit in smaller voids (in collapsed
buildings). If possible, try and curl up next to larger, bulky objects
(like the sofa) – this will give you added protection.
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14. You can use an
analogue watch as a makeshift compass. If you’re in the northern
hemisphere, align the hour hand with the sun, and about halfway between
the hour hand and the number 12 is where north is. In the southern
hemisphere, align the number 12 with the sun instead.
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15. Use a head light and a water jug to create an ambient light source.
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16. Need batteries
but the only ones you had are too small? Use aluminum foil to fill the
gap between the battery and the docking point on the device.
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17. If you need to
disinfect and sterilize polluted water, add 2-3 drops of bleach to a
water bottle, shake well and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
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18. If you need to
clean dirty or murky water, place it in a container and put one side of a
piece of cloth into the container, then put the other side into a
second container and let diffusion work its magic. The water will travel
between the containers, and the cloth will filter them.
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19. If you’re in an
area that has a tick problem, you can make a repellant by making a
solution of one part tea tree oil and two parts water. Ticks can
transmit all sorts of nasty diseases, so make sure you spray your shoes,
socks, and pants.
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20. If you already
have one or more of these bloodsuckers on you, a safe and easy way to
remove them is with a cotton ball soaked with liquid hand soap.
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21. If you’re caught
in a thunderstorm, don’t seek shelter under trees or tall structures,
they attract lightning. Instead, find a sheltered depression or recessed
area you can hide in.
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22. If you need to
cross a body of water, you can build a raft by laying out a tarp,
placing lightweight materials on it (like wood or plastic bottles),
wrapping the ends and tying it with a rope. Be sure to test and see if
it can carry your weight.
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| H/T: list25.com |
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Tips That May Save Your Life One Day
