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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you live in a place that gets tornadoes, keep a loud whistle wherever you take shelter. If you get trapped under debris, a whistle is louder than yelling and doesn't take as much energy.

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Chich 2 years ago

Don't live in a place with tornados if you've a choice. Why stay where the sky gets so pissed off it kicks your ass every so often?

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you are buried under snow, rubble or debris, it's wise to pee yourself. The smell will make it easier for search dogs to find you faster.

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*Displayname*=idk 2 years ago

I would have instantly peed myself in fear. So no worries! 👍

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you encounter a wolf, NEVER, EVER run away, as it will think you are prey fleeing. And ALWAYS keep eye contact with the wolf (yet don’t stare) while raising your arms to make yourself look big and intimidating. Slowly back away. This trick works gradually, but if you want to scare them off quickly, bend down (WHILE KEEPING EYE CONTACT) and pick up a stick or rock to throw at the wolf. You can also, if you have a gun, shoot it in the air. DO NOT shoot it at the wolf, as if they survive the shot they will charge and try to kill you. If you are walking with a group, link together and be intimidating-also, if there are vulnerable or young people, form a circle and keep them in the middle. Wolves rarely attack people unless rabid, starving, (Really, really starving) hurt, or if you had gone too close to them or terrorized them in any way. Wolf attacks and encounters are very rare, as wolves are shy and actually harmless. They are a major keystone species and very essential to the environment, so they aren’t bad at all. Many people are misled, thinking “Oh Wolves are bad because they are bloodthirsty killers, they want to hurt us.” But no, they are actually not. If you are camping, a campfire will also deter them away.

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Is Be 2 years ago

Thank you for your post. This could be the same as bears. The most aggressive ones lost their battles with the saber tooth. With evolution bears would rather flee than attack.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you're going through thick woods and you want to get out into a clearing, look at the treetops. You can notice clearings better than looking through the trees at eye level.

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Geeki Nikki 2 years ago

I've never heard this tip before. Getting lost in the woods has always been a fear of mine!

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Always keep a jar of peanut butter in your vehicle. Lots of calories and it lasts along time without spoiling.

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Mya Lugar 2 years ago

And you can add an opened pack of flour tortillas (That also have a surprisingly long shelf life) so you can make sandwiches!

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community A small Swiss Army knife or Leatherman comes in handy for unexpected situations, especially if it comes with small pliers.

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CATMONSTER2018 2 years ago

I instantly think back to the book "Hatchet"

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Know your exits. If you're at a concert or bar or theatre or anywhere like that take a second when you arrive to note the location of the exits. In a fire or other disaster most people will head for the door they came in. If there's going to be a crush, that's where it will be.

If there is smoke then, if possible, get low and stay down until you're out of the building. One or two breaths of smoke can incapacitate you. If you can't get low try and find something - a shirt, a scarf, anything, to tie over your mouth and nose. If you can wet it first so much the better.

And remember once out never ever re-enter a burning building. The odds are that you won't save anyone, you'll just add to the body count. I mean if your kids are in there you're probably going to ignore this and that's understandable, but just know you have very low odds of success without breathing apparatus.

The first of these is hugely important though, so I'm repeating it. Always always know your exits.

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TJ Farrell 2 years ago (edited)

My dad say that, "always know you exits".

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community A car 'emergency kit' with basic tools, long-life foods, battery bank and charging cables, flashlight and an inflatable pillow... I have an ever-growing survival set of items I needed but did not have at one time.

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Octavia Hansen 2 years ago

In a tote bag or XXX large zip loc bag: a sweat shirt, a T shirt, leggings, flip flops. Also throw in large trash bags. If you get hot/cold/wet, these are great to change into. Extra room? Carry a blanket and small pillow. Never know when traffic stops that it could be a while. I like to think if you are prepared, you will never need these.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community In a restaurant or a bar never leave your drink unattended. Spiking drinks is more common than people think.

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Aisling Raye 2 years ago

Adding on to this...Never accept a drink from someone you don't know or one that you didn't directly watch being made.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If your hair ever starts to stand up when you are outside, run, and run like HECK! You might be struck by lightning.

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Bob Stuart 2 years ago

Or, don't be the tallest thing around. Lay down in a dip, not beside a tree.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you are going anywhere away from everyone who cares about you (whether on a hike or a date) let someone know where you are going, when you expect to be back and who to contact if you are not contactable after that time.

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Gabby M 2 years ago

Always, Always, ALWAYS!!!

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Always carry three items with you no matter what: A lighter, a foil emergency blanket, and a cheap rain poncho in a packet. These take up very little space even in pockets, provide fire, shelter, and in the case of the foil blanket, also a signal device.

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Mya Lugar 2 years ago

Water and water purification tablets.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If stranded in the desert, NEVER drink cactus water. It's too acidic to be useful and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, or even temporary paralysis. Not fun. Additionally, find a place in the shade during the day and travel at night.

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Nanetu 2 years ago

Drink cactus juice it will quench ya nothing's quencher it's the quenchest 😂😂

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Thing 2 years ago

Giant mushy friend

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Succulent 🇺🇦 2 years ago

A GIANT MUSHROOM

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Inge van Echelpoel 2 years ago

Glad I'm not the only one thinking of soka hehe. It even made momo crazy

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Keating_5 2 years ago

Who lit Toph on fire? 😂😂😂

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Dodomaster Lord of chickens 2 years ago

*drinks cactus juice* (*_*)

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Lunerwolf 1 year ago (edited)

hahahaha Is this a Soka quote from avatar the last airbender?

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birdo 1 year ago

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO KNOWS ATLA

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Wesley Humphreys 2 years ago

Dark magic mind reader

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Alana Mullen 2 years ago (edited)

It's the alkaloids that are harmful. A few barrel cacti and prickly pears are fine, and you can eat the fruit of most cacti.

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West Hermans 2 years ago

You can eat the moist meat of all flat cacti in Arizona. And all cactus fruit is safe to eat.

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Luna Crow 2 years ago

IF there's any shade. Or cactus. Deserts vary wildly

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Tyler 2 years ago

Sokka: 👀

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Inge van Echelpoel 2 years ago

No cactus juice for you buddy

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Ed Brandon 2 years ago

Looks like a lot of shade in that there photo

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Cool Granny 2 years ago

cactus fruit provided you're very careful to avoid the tiny needles when peeling them.

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Joanna Stasiołek 2 years ago

Carry a mirror with you

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Klopec 1 year ago

Not planning on going to the desert anytime soon!

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TrippyBanana 1 year ago

Do not walk during the day if you can help it try to find a tree or rock that you can hug against and then start walking once the sun has disappeared. Also, ALL deserts get cold at night like below 32, and colder. You can freeze so be smart about your energy. The majority of paddle cacti can be eaten and the fruits are edible.

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Matthew Stark 2 years ago

How about remembering to always bring water with you no matter what? Especially if there's the slightest possibility of being stranded in a desert, or otherwise.

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ljbeanfield 1 year ago

That... won't help you if you're out of water. Or if you.. didn't plan to be stranded.

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Marcel 2 years ago

At night, when it can go below zero and no light. Great advice.

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Gigi 1 year ago

Btw, traveling at night and resting in the day is better because it is colder at night. If you try to travel during the day, you will die of the intense heat.

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OLIVIA DORSEY 1 year ago

avatar the last airbender vibes are STRONG

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Liss 1 year ago

But travelling at night, is almost worse, the temperature at day is really hot, And I mean REALLY hot, but the temperature at night, will be Really cold, Like REALLY Cold

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•Prolific Panda• 1 year ago

That is intresting!!

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Sooploosh MacSchnibble 1 year ago

What if I just like the way it tastes?

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Evelyn Haskins 2 years ago

What cactus?? What desert??

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Tabi Frost 1 year ago

Don't drink pee either

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Firestar_4_Eva 1 year ago

thats a good tip

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Gabriel Davis 1 year ago

Saguaro are just plain toxic

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M Whee 1 year ago

Prickly pear pass are pretty good.

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robin aldrich 2 years ago

Find a tree in the desert ....good luck with that

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D00FINSHMERTZ 2 years ago

Cactus Juice schnapps is an excellent drink to have in an emergency!

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Populus tremuloides(they/them) 2 years ago

It depends on what kind of cacti

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you're hiking in cold weather and start to sweat, stop and remove some layers until you feel cool again.

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John Smith 2 years ago

The wet clothes will sap you of your bodywarmth otherwise, in case you were wondering.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If someone pulls a gun on you DON'T allow them to take you to a different location. Run away.

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Bob Standen 2 years ago

Faster than a speeding bullet? I'm not Superman.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Teach your children Your (real) Name, Phone number, home address, and a safe word that only you all know

If they get lost at a park/amusement park/mall etc... they will know your name not just call you mom or dad or grandma, granddad, aunt uncle, sister, brother...or by a nick name

Take a picture of your kid(s) once you get to your destination, this way, if they do become separated from you...you will have a current picture of them.

The safe word: if someone says Your Mom Dad etc, said for me to come get you...your kid should asks them for the safe word given, so they know to go with them...

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Marty Sunderland 2 years ago

One of the things I had kindergartners do, learn names and addresses and phone numbers. The hard thing was that some low income families the phone numbers would be disconnected in a month or two. Kind of scary when you want to help the kids be safe.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Stay away from glass office windows if you hear a ruckus going on outside. Bombers lure people to the windows by creating disturbances outside.

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Joel Strauss 2 years ago

It's really sad that this has to be said.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community The emergency signal SOS in morse code is 3xshort 3xlong 3xshort. The alpine emergency signal is 1 short signal every 10 seconds for a minute, followed by a one-minute pause. (Confirmation answer is 3 short signals)

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Is Be 2 years ago

I heard some people signaled sos using their car tail lights to alert others that they are in danger. Also in an avalanche spit to see if it goes up or down to figure out your orientation. Also urinating makes you easier to detect by rescue dogs.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community I always make sure my gas tank is more than half full (especially in the winter). Carry printed maps, peanut butter, a gallon of water, crackers, an extra coat, pillow, blanket, and a whole extra outfit including shoes. Also have jumper cables, tire plug kit, and some basic tools.

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No you can't have my name 2 years ago

Cat litter. If you get stuck in the snow, spread the cat litter on the ice and try to get it under your tires. Bonus if it's the cheap heavy kind so you'll have the extra weight on your tires.

123points

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community When you go hiking, wear proper equipment, preferably hiking/combat boots with long laces. If you tie the laces tightly around your foot the chances of you spraining your ankle lessens. The boot will support it.
I personally am quite accident prone. I always take a cloth with me in case i need to stop a wound from bleeding and keep skin in place. I've had to reattach the front half of my leg with Band-Aids before and trust me, the cloth works far better. Press the cloth over the wound and tie it with the shoelaces.
Not really survival but definitely helpful for just not getting hurt too badly.

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Norma 2 years ago

Wow!

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community In your car: have a permanent marker in the cup holder, glove box or between the front seat pocket. If anything happens, you see anything, need to remember something, write it on the glass window, rearview mirror, on your hand, anywhere. Pens & pencils are unreliable. Clean off marker later. (For a license plate #, address, car make, model & color.)

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Johnny 2 years ago

I keep a little waterproof paper notebook plus a few pencils in the glove compartment, you can write on it in the rain if you want to.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Put on the kettle for tea/coffee if you get lost. As soon as you realise yoh are lost, stop. Make a fire or at least sit down and eat/drink something. Do not leave untill you have a direction and plan. The fire and put on the kettle bit will help you to calm down, and give comfort. That was the first thing we learned on the survival course when I went to a school for forrestry workers in my youth. It was up in Swedish Lappland, and the survival bit was serious - if you get lost and start to walk in the wrong direction up there, you will most likely never be seen again.

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Johnny 2 years ago

Do people that get lost in the woods typically have a kettle, supplies for coffee/tea, and the ability to make a fire? I'd think that people that are that prepared would tend to not get lost in the first place.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you find water, DON'T DRINK IT. Boil it first then use it for tea. Or you could also use one of those tablets that purify water. This kills all the bacteria in it so it's safe to drink.

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Is Be 2 years ago

Can I make instant coffee instead?

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you live in an area with tornados, wear sturdy shoes in your safe place. If the worst happens, you will at least have good shoes on to clean up the aftermath.

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Joe Reaves 2 years ago

Probably makes more sense to keep a pair of sturdy shoes in the safe place. If you have to get to the shelter fast you don't want to be wasting time grabbing shoes.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Do not consider yourself as a main character, where everything is gonna be ok. Always think twice.. Bad thins happens with you too.

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Jiminy 2 years ago

Think of yourself as a main character in Game of Thrones ;)

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you're lost, in trouble, or being followed/harassed, it's far better to just pick a person and ask for help rather than relying on someone who offers. Most people are willing to help you if you ask with a specific request and someone volunteering might just be seeing a situation where they can take advantage of your vulnerability. The best person to ask is a woman with children with her followed by a man with children with him. People with children are more likely to be decent to set a good example for their kids in public and if they are a garbage human being will behave in front of their kids.

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Aisling Raye 2 years ago

I don't trust this as I'm sure there are people who use children to create a false sense of security (just as many use children to pick pocket or as a distraction.) Instead, head into a shop/restaurant/gas station and calmly ask for help from the first employee you see. If you're in a car head to a police station or hospital.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you are lost in the countryside, follow water. Almost all towns, villages, cities are built near water. Folllowing water will mean you dont go in circles, have a ready source of drinkable water and are more likely to find civilisation. Depending on what you are carrying you may also be able to catch fish as well.

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Green One 2 years ago

Do not drink water from rivers in the UK, you will most likely die from leptospirosis or sepsis before dehydration

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Hiking: If unfamiliar, take a map or compass. If you have a dog with you, follow your dog. Their sense of direction is amazing. I should have paid attention to mine when I was lost. She headed in the right direction and me thinking it was wrong, told her to follow me; ended up walking in circles until I found my way out. Bring water and food that won't spoil.

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Mya Lugar 2 years ago

Follow your dog to find a possom, wildcat, another dog. Maybe you won't starve.

64points

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community Always have baking soda at hand near the stove to put out fires. Never put out a fire on the stove or oven with water, in case there's grease. Always keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen or know where the closest one is in the building.

If you need to catch a falling knife, always do so with your hands flat and clap them closed. (I did this once at work.)

Get a carbon monoxide detector.

Take a CPR class, especially if you have kids, and retake it every few years.

If you're hiking in the snow, doing some winter camping, or anything where you might be outside in the cold, don't drink alcohol. It's not making you warm, it's lowering your internal body temperature, putting you at greater risk of hypothermia.

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Erik Ivan 2 years ago

Do NOT try to catch a falling knife! The risk for injury is way to high.

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35 Life-Saving Tips That Aren’t Hard To Remember But Might Come In Handy When You Least Expect It, As Told By Our Community If you are out in the cold without enough clothing, homeless, etc, buy a newspaper, crumple it up and put it under your clothes. The crumpled newspaper creates pockets of air that will help keep you warm.

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Kevin Felton 2 years ago

Buy? Uh no dude. I can find that stuff lying around and that $1.50 can buy a hell of a lot of Ramen.

96points

#32

Attach Your name-phone number-emergency contact-address to your coat/kid's coat
Never assume something is safe to eat because a deer/various other prey mammal ate it,they process some things different from us.

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Zophra 2 years ago

I always heard NOT to do this on your children's coat. If they leave it anywhere or it's visible hanging around, a child predator now has info. about the child that they can use to find them and lure them away - their name, their address.

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Always have something with you made from rope. You can get cool key chains, belts, etc. that are made from strong rope. Tie a car shut, can't quite reach a hand, "lasso" a dropped object...so may sticky situations made better with rope.

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Is Be 2 years ago

Lasso a dropped object? Speaking for myself I would have more success just picking it up.

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2picklesinabun 2 years ago

Don't just blindly follow sh1t from sites like this. Confirm all information before using any advice from internet strangers.

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A Jones 2 years ago

I'll give you point for this. It's wise not to follow all advise found on the internet and double check with legit resources (an easy rule of thumb are source sites that end with .edu or .gov instead of .com)

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Katherine TheCat 2 years ago

If you are being followed and you live in a neighborhood, knock on the nearest strangers door and whoever is following you will likely run away. Then they also don't find out where you live.

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Madeleine Flowers (Post author) 2 years ago

Thanks, I'll make note of this!

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Gummy_wormz 2 years ago

This is a great tip! And, if you don't think the person is gonna stop following you, make sure to try and knock on the door of a house with lights on. Higher chance of someone being awake (if you're out at night of course) and coming to the door.

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Lace Neil 1 year ago

If you're being followed down a high street, go into a shop/fast food outlet/pub and ask for help from the staff. In the UK, we have a scheme in pubs called "Ask Angela" where if you go to the bar staff and ask for Angela, they will know you're in trouble and will make sure that you're safe.

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RJ 2 years ago

Discarded pizza boxes are an excellent source of cheese.

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fmmd 2 years ago

Thanks, I'll take note of that

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C Julien 2 years ago

...and one time, pepperoni! What a day that was!

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birdo 1 year ago

Agreed!

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DeoManus Argentem 2 years ago

So many of these talk about "emergency" food, but I think it'd be more efficient to carry/stash more water or ways to purify it - normal weight people can easily go three weeks or so without eating (fluffy people way longer) - but only a few days max without drinking!

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Danish Susanne 1 year ago

I am not sure fluffy people can last much longer than ordinary people. When you starve you cannot live on stored fat alone.

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Appalachian Panda 2 years ago

To be completely honest - and please don't downvote me for this - while I guess I understand the reasons these tips about keeping a ton of emergency supplies in your car make sense, I would venture to guess that a majority of drivers mainly drive back and forth along well-travelled roads for work/school/shopping/etc. I might want a few emergency items handy when I'm taking a long trip, but over 99% of the time, I'm not driving anywhere that someone wouldn't see me more-or-less immediately if I wrecked or got stuck.

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Denise .Russell 2 years ago

I have a saying: Better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

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Jude Laskowski 1 year ago

True, but some of those ideas are good if you live in snow country, or take road trips. When I used to do road trips, I always carried a well-worn man's jacket or baseball cap in my car, so if I stopped for gas or a meal, someone would think there were more than one person in the vehicle.

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Lousha 2 years ago

Living in a small country I often think the same thing. Not many routes that are accessible by car but have so little traffic that you'd have a chance to pee on the side of the road without being seen, much less being stranded. But then again not so long ago there was a very unexpected snowstorm that took over the country very fast. It resulted in pretty much all main roads becoming an endless traffic jam. No chance of getting out unless you abandoned your car and ventured out into the cold. Some people were lucky and got out after 3-12 hours. Other were stranded for 24-36. Most wouldn't have food, water or a blanket beause "why would I need it?" . In the meantime what our government did was sending texts to every citizen that by now is a running joke. "Don't worry, help is on the way! If you run out of fuel, sit in another car!" Gee, thanks :)

1point

Cyndielouwhoo 1 year ago

In California the supplies advice is very relevant due to the fact that: A. Lots of people have commutes that don't take them past all developed areas, sometimes it's a long stretch of nothing. B. It's for earthquakes. The folks in those stores, restaurants, etc need to help themselves first before they can help you.

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Scott Baysinger 2 years ago

Life is a game of probabilities. People dwell on interesting solutions to perceived risks yet ignore mundane, but vital threats. You wish to do something to truly improve your safety? Improve your driving skills, practices, and attitudes.

9points

Maple Porkly 2 years ago

When I enter any store I remind my daughter that if we get separated find the front door (but stay inside) and I'll go there to find her. If she can't find it ask for directions from someone but do NOT follow them or say you are lost. I've also pointed out that there is normally more people by the front doors so look for bigger crowds. That's likely where the doors are. This has happened once when she was five. She found the front doors and waited maybe 2 minutes for me to come get her.

5points

Teddy O'Malley 1 year ago

I don't know where you live but when I was a kid and got lost in the store (USA), I would go to a cashier and have them call my mom over the mega speaker.

5points

Alana Mullen 2 years ago (edited)

Research some common edible plants to forage, it might come handy, if not a survival skill! Just be extra sure of how to identify them!

5points

Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

I've said it elsewhere and I'll get hammered for it, but: always have a foil blanket, rain poncho, and lighter in your pockets. Not purse, not car. Why? Fire, signal (and heat reflection, even if it's the cheap $0.50 foil blanket), and you can stay dry. You can also purify water if you have fire and carry a collapsible tin cup. Since I use a metal water container, not a worry for me, but there you go. Other tip: Carry a "life hammer". Make sure it's attached to the dash somehow (we used duct tape). You can break a window and cut s eat belt, get out of a bad spot (underwater, at risk of fire, etc.)

4points

M Whee 1 year ago

Was being followed home, I stopped abruptly to "tie" my shoe and the guy had to pass or be super suspicious. My friend and I backtracked until we were sure he had moved on.

3points

FLAMING KOALA 1 year ago

I'm Harvard University u want a scholarship bro? It's on me

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Gigi 1 year ago

I ALWAYS double check my advice. For example, If you see something on the internet that says, "Eating leaves will help you survive." DOUBLE CHECK THAT INFORMATION. (Also, eating leaves won't help you survive. There aren't enough vitamins and protein in leaves to help you survive)

2points

Mr Old School Cool 1 year ago

Pro Tip: many of these ideas are completely crazy

2points

Sharon Ingram 1 year ago

If you’re lost and phone is almost dead, record a new voicemail with all you can think of.

2points

Ouching Tiger Limping Dragon 1 year ago

That's a good idea I hadn't thought of!

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Via Hawk 2 years ago

If you are starving, and find som foo source, rub it on your wrists if you dont know what it is, if you get a rash or pain, DONT EAT IT. sounds useless but trust me it’s pretty helpful (also just because you don’t get a reaction doesn’t mean it’s safe, proceed with caution)

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Anon822209 2 years ago

For those with young kids- do make sure they know real names, phone numbers, etc. But also- establish a meeting point well away from the house to use on case of fire. Make sure the children know how to open windows, including disengaging any locks. Teach them to call 911 in an emergency, including if they can't wake you up (unconscious). Teach them to find a mommy with kids if you get separated. Police/fire/EMS aren't always around, but a mommy with kids is very likely nearby and willing to help.

2points

Mihai Antonie 1 year ago

And as soon as the kid knows how to read and write, buy him a smartphone. It's not for him, it's for you. He can call you, you can call him, he can share location. If he uses it to catch Pokemon, so be it. What matters is every time he is out of your sight, he has the phone.

0points

Epiphonia 2 years ago

Every single time I add to a post, it gets removed. This time included. What the heck BP?!

2points

Madeleine Flowers (Post author) 2 years ago

What's your tip? I can post it if you'd like.

1point

Gigi 1 year ago

Also RJ NOOOO. DON'T eat cheese off of old pizza boxes. There is most likely mold on the box and you will get sick.🤮I mean, unless you like eating mold? :/

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Bean 1 year ago

If you are in an avalanche, try to swim, on top of the snow. Once you start getting buried, keep moving your arms to create a space around your head. Always keep moving. After the snow has settled, dribble spit from your mouth, this will let you know which way is up, and which way to try moving towards.

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Lace Neil 1 year ago

If you go on a blind date, for example with someone you met online, arrange for a friend to text you after an hour. That way, if the date is going badly, you can fake an emergency in order to leave. Meet your date at the restaurant or bar, never let them pick you up from your house.

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Mimi M 1 year ago

If you are in a car being taken somewhere against your will, grab the wheel and cause an accident. Do it on a street if you can (better than a highway).

1point

Komodo king 1 year ago

If you are being followed DO NOT SPEED UP OR PUT YOUR HEAD DOWN It will tell your follower that you saw them you can keep your pace and knock on someone's door and talk like they are your old friend then tell them your situation discreetly and ask they let you inside

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Tom Sublett 8 months ago

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IuMBeW1M9sk Kailee is our friend.

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bill marsano 1 year ago

1.You're out in the cold and have such symptoms as Shivering, Exhaustion or extreme tiredness, Confusion, fumble with your hands, have Memory loss or Slurred speech or Drowsiness? You're at risk of death from hypothermia. You need to warm up FAST--but NOT by donning more clothing. Warm the INSIDE of your body first by drinking a lot of warm or hot liquid. Even hot water. 2. Caught in a riptide? don't panic--just go with the flow. Literally. Riptides won't take you far out before their power fades and they are narrow--like the stream from a garden hose. Swim sideways to them, not against them. Don't frantically wave your arms--that will cause you to lose buoyancy and sink more quickly.

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Bryan With A Why 1 year ago

This article just confirms no one should ever go hiking - there are much funner ways to die. Don't hike or live in tornado alley and you don't need 99% of these tips.

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Mimi M 1 year ago

https://www.amazon.com/acr-ResQLink-400-Personal-Locator/dp/B07V6CWS26 https://www.acrartex.com/survivor-stories/

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2picklesinabun 2 years ago

Don't just blindly follow sh1t from sites like this. Confirm all information before using any advice from internet strangers.

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A Jones 2 years ago

21points

Katherine TheCat 2 years ago

If you are being followed and you live in a neighborhood, knock on the nearest strangers door and whoever is following you will likely run away. Then they also don't find out where you live.

35points

Madeleine Flowers (Post author) 2 years ago

Thanks, I'll make note of this!

11points

Gummy_wormz 2 years ago

4points

Lace Neil 1 year ago

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RJ 2 years ago

Discarded pizza boxes are an excellent source of cheese.

20points

fmmd 2 years ago

Thanks, I'll take note of that

8points

C Julien 2 years ago

...and one time, pepperoni! What a day that was!

5points

birdo 1 year ago

Agreed!

1point

DeoManus Argentem 2 years ago

13points

Danish Susanne 1 year ago

I am not sure fluffy people can last much longer than ordinary people. When you starve you cannot live on stored fat alone.

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Appalachian Panda 2 years ago

12points

Denise .Russell 2 years ago

I have a saying: Better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

10points

Jude Laskowski 1 year ago

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Lousha 2 years ago

1point

Cyndielouwhoo 1 year ago

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Scott Baysinger 2 years ago

9points

Maple Porkly 2 years ago

5points

Teddy O'Malley 1 year ago

I don't know where you live but when I was a kid and got lost in the store (USA), I would go to a cashier and have them call my mom over the mega speaker.

5points

Alana Mullen 2 years ago (edited)

Research some common edible plants to forage, it might come handy, if not a survival skill! Just be extra sure of how to identify them!

5points

Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

4points

M Whee 1 year ago

Was being followed home, I stopped abruptly to "tie" my shoe and the guy had to pass or be super suspicious. My friend and I backtracked until we were sure he had moved on.

3points

FLAMING KOALA 1 year ago

I'm Harvard University u want a scholarship bro? It's on me

0points

Gigi 1 year ago

2points

Mr Old School Cool 1 year ago

Pro Tip: many of these ideas are completely crazy

2points

Sharon Ingram 1 year ago

If you’re lost and phone is almost dead, record a new voicemail with all you can think of.

2points

Ouching Tiger Limping Dragon 1 year ago

That's a good idea I hadn't thought of!

0points

Via Hawk 2 years ago

2points

Anon822209 2 years ago

2points

Mihai Antonie 1 year ago

0points

Epiphonia 2 years ago

Every single time I add to a post, it gets removed. This time included. What the heck BP?!

2points

Madeleine Flowers (Post author) 2 years ago

What's your tip? I can post it if you'd like.

1point