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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Leslie Crittenden 2 years ago

If you think you are in danger of getting struck by lightning, DON'T LAY DOWN! Instead, squat so only your feet are in contact with the ground. If lightning strikes nearby, the ground can become electrified, if you are laying down so your whole body is in contact with it, you can be electrocuted.

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Jill Hojnacki 2 years ago

Do not lay down. Not ever. You want as little contact with the ground as possible. If your hair stands on end, crouch, put your heels together while balancing on your toes, cover your head and ears (don’t plug them) with your arms, close your eyes, and open your mouth to offset any rapid changes in air pressure that might be coming.

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Jill Hojnacki 2 years ago

FWIW, lying down in a dip is what you do if a tornado is bearing down on you and you can’t get out of the way. It may or may not help, but it may be your best hope. If you’re lucky, it will skip over you, hitting the higher ground on either side. It’s not for lightning. Lightning current will run through the ground; it doesn’t care about dips. For lightning, see the comments below.

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TJ Farrell 2 years ago (edited)

I accually read that laying down during a thunderstorm isn't a good idea. I don't quite remember the reason though. But theoretically (not sure how to spell it) you could throw something made of metal up in the air and a little ways away from you and hope it is struck instead of you.

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RandomHumanBean 2 years ago

nononono never lay down. crouch with only the balls of your feet touching the ground and touch your ankles together.

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Vicki Doggurl 1 year ago

Don’t lay down! Squat with as little contact to the ground as possible!

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Em 1 year ago

Your actually supposed to crouch with your knees apart and feet together

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Jaelin Kole 2 years ago

lightning doesn't care if you're tall. It rarely strikes the tallest thing in any given area, and when it does do so, it often strikes much lower than the top. I was in a depression in the ground when I was struck.

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why hello there 2 years ago

Don't lay down! Crouch on the balls of your feet and /only/ the balls of your feet, and touch your heels together.

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Lace Neil 1 year ago

Stand by the tallest person in your friend group.

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Elliot nystøl 2 years ago

That won't help. It doesn't always go for the tallest thing around.

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Michele Monfrecola 2 years ago

What basic understanding do to people↑

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Pewpie Diaper 2 years ago

Do not run! Crouch down low onto the balls of your feet, touching your heels together, and plug your ears. You can't outrun a lightning strike, and you don't want to be tall when it comes.

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Pan dulce 2 years ago

We took a trip to The Painted Desert in Arizona (USA) A storm was passing through. Mom's arm hairs started standing up. She mentioned it in amusement... Luckily there was another visitor who had overhead & told her to get in the car immediately because she was being charge up for a lightening strike. If it hadn't had been for that guy overhearing & saying something, things could have gone very differently that day on

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Rhyleigh Beer 2 years ago

NO NO NO PLEASE READ 💥💥💥 don’t run! Get down (like crouch) and cover your neck! Clench your theeth, and get ready! Also, if you set on fire, DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT JUMP INTO A BODY OF WATER! water is the conductor of electricity!

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Hugo Farr 2 years ago

Even Usain Bolt would not be able to outrun lightning.

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Nicole Normand 2 years ago

My aunt lost 2 husbands by lightning. Same park, ten years apart.

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Dumb person 2 years ago

Damn that's like insanely unlucky

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Persephone 2 years ago

S**t... I had this happen while holding a shovel. I threw that damn shovel and hit the ground as everything around me went blinding white. My ears rang for a day. I was lucky to not get ground current. And no, I wasn't using a shovel in a thunderstorm; 1 had passed some time ago and the sun was out! Wait longer than I did lol!! Bc I had no time between the static and the strike!

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Hyper_lightning11 2 years ago

or you can squat, the electricity flow will decrease as your body exposed surface area is less than when standing

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Ann Sproul 2 years ago

You can't outrun lightning. Crouch down instead. I've heard taking your shoes off is good (because most soles are rubber which will stop the electricity from going through the ground) but I'm not sure about thst so I'd like someone to confirm.

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Dumb person 2 years ago

I believe you'd want to keep your shoes on - electricity always looks for the quickest route to the ground, and since rubber is an insulator it would make it less likely to 'choose' you

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Viv Justviv 2 years ago

Don't run!! Run to where exactly? If your hair stands up, the lightning strike is INEVITABLE. Crouch down on the balls of your feet with just your heels touching, keep your head down and put your hands over your ears (the clap of thunder will be deafening).

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RandomHumanBean 2 years ago

never lay down. crouch with only the balls of your feet touching the ground and touch your ankles together.

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Gigi 1 year ago

If there is lighting and there is no shelter around, DON'T EVER go underneath a tall object like a pole or a tree. Instead, lay down on the ground or in a dip. Also, laying down in or near water is dangerous, because the water can ELECTROCUTE you if it comes in contact with lighting.

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Ελένη Κ. 1 year ago

Even though this might be a great piece of advice, my hair has this flippin' tendency, anarchy for all, yeah!

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Bubbles and sparks 2 years ago

Lightning actually starts from the earth going up, what we see is the backlash... So staying away from highest points is a good thing, less chance of getting struck by lighting.

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Hyper_lightning11 2 years ago

No, the best thing is to stand on one foot, the electricity cannot complete a "circuit" unless two legs on the ground

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David Brown 2 years ago

Get on your hands and knees and put your butt in the air. It's the safest place to take a strike and survive.

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Puppy Dancing! 11 months ago

Lightning builds a charge in the ground first

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Kaedyn Walsh 1 year ago (edited)

95% of lightning is negative charged. It's just like the pic above. Happens above and around you. POSITIVE charged lightning is 10x stronger than neg, and absolutely will shoot out from an unseen storm cloud that's 20+ miles away and hit in your area - while your area is a cloudless blue sky with zero signs of rain. Positive lightning is terrifying. From an article: someone sitting under a sunny sky can be fatally struck by positive charged lightning from a storm 20+ miles away. These strikes are called "a bolt from the blue." And positive strikes can carry as many as 1 billion volts, which is ten times more powerful than a negative lightning strike.

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Tabi Frost 1 year ago

..or u saw your ex

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Bryan With A Why 1 year ago

Joke's on you, I don't have any hair to stand up haha

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Nicole Cochran 1 year ago

Yeah I will really need this

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ωђᗩ𝐓 𝕒 𝔽ŘέⓐҜ 1 year ago

running wont help unless you can run at the speed of light

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Sorrows Taylor 2 years ago

And if you're bald and your hair starts growing....then it's too.late to run....

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that.bitch.mae 2 years ago

Lightning is so f.ucking hot because it takes a lot of energy for it to move through the air. That's why it usually hits tall things. Tall things are closer to the clouds compared to a person. There's less energy involved in pushing through the air to hit a skyscraper than is involved in pushing through the air to hit a person

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We_Are_Watching_You 2 years ago

Other tips? I have short hair.

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We_Are_Watching_You 2 years ago

Short spiky hair

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tuzdayschild 2 years ago

My hair is not the standing kind.

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G'ma B 2 years ago

OR … if you have a lot of static in your body … or extra IRON in your blood! Just don't go put during a lighting storm!

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Britches are for everyone 2 years ago

Run like HECK!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1: If you're being chased by a bear, don't climb trees. They are very strong and can knock down smaller trees, and younger bears can climb. Instead, lay down. That should make them think you're dead, and they'll leave you alone. If they start licking your wounds, then that means they'll eat you, though.
2: If you're being chased by a black bear, fight back. It should scare them away. If you're being chased by a brown bear, try the tip above. If you're being chased by a polar bear, throw your clothes down. They have ADHD, and will be forced to sniff every single piece of clothing.
3: If you're walking through a forest or something like that, and everything goes quiet, instead of birds chirping, or other animals, get out of that spot. It means there's most likely a predator nearby.

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If you are in the trunk of a car, you can kick the headlight out (on most cars) and stick your foot out and wave it like crazy. People will notice it and call the police to help you.

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Don't eat snow. It will kill you by giving you hypothermia.
If you MUST eat something and aren't sure if it will kill you, mash it up and spread some on you lips. DO NOT ACCIDENTALLY EAT ANY OF IT.
If after fifteen minutes there is no rash or itch, it has a higher chance of being safe. Unless the plant smells like almond. Then it will probably kill you. But, as a general rule of thumb, don't eat something if you aren't 100% sure it is edible.

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You can't put out fire rolling on cement, gravel, or pavement. Look for grass, dirt, or water.

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If a tornado looks like it’s not moving that means if coming towards you

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Always carry a knife (I have a small switch blade) it’s been useful so many times I cannot even explain. Keep a small emergency first aid kit in the car. Never help strangers that are ASKING for help. Call someone or report it it authorities. Obviously there can be some special occasions but in general thieves, rapists, serial killers ect use the “can you help me” to lure you into an unsafe situation and prey upon you.

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Put a list of phone numbers in your purse or wallet & also in your glove box in case you lose your phone. We don't remember phone numbers anymore. You may need to borrow a phone to call someone. Especially if you're alone

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Never walk outside with loud music in your ears alone. I know it's nice to shut everything out, but you need to hear in case something happens. Even inside.

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Keep a tarp and rope in your bag. These things are the most useful things ever.

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Water, shelter, food, in that order. Always sleep off of the ground, especially in areas where it can get cold.

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Keep a blanket, snacks, and a small first aid kit in your car in case you break down somewhere

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Learn defensive driving. Save your life and others on black ice, in a riot or highway situation, and if being intimidated. Keeping cool and knowing how to use your vehicle to tap, evade, and even wreck well so you don't hurt yourself and can drive away alive.

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A majority of dog treats are edible for short-term/survival.

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if someones in your car telling you to drive, drive into a nearby pole or tree better to have a damaged car then let this person do what they want

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If someone ever tries to kidnap/carjack you, throw your keys as far as you can and run. It gives you time to get away and thwarts their quick getaway.

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If you see a zip tie on your car that you didn't put there, don't get in, someone is watching you. Get help from the police or a friend if you're with one.

If you get in and there's money on the windshield, don't get out, someone is trying to steal your car. Just lock your doors and roll your windows up and call the police.

If you have a dog and you see a random zip tie on your fence, get help because that means someone marked it to remember to steal your dog later.

There are markings that thieves will use on houses to tell whether or not your house is good to rob. I'd suggest looking these up and remembering them, because if you see one on yours or someone else's house, you need to be able to understand it and possibly get help.

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This is more for vulnerable people walking at night; Always make sure you have a sturdy keychain you can grip into a fist while poking a house key through your index and middle fingers. This way if someone tries to mug you, or worse, you have something you can poke them with. Better than a punch and most will jet, or you'll injure the person and have time to call out for help.

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Liz Miner

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#51

It's not a survival tip, but it's so good Imma put it here; keep a nice long book in your car. You can read it when bored or use it as a weapon 🌚

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10points

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#52

Always keep a pair of clothing when going somewhere even if a 2-4hour road trip. Something can spill, clothes can be torn or some other reason.

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#53

You can eat dandelion leaves, although bitter, and the roots can be boiled into tea. I've done both, although neither hugely filling, they are plentiful where I live.

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9points

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#54

The pretty white berries. Don't eat them they are called snow berries and cause organ failure

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8points

Seth Larsen

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#55

If somebody comes up to you saying, "Hey man, I ain't gonna rob you." They are probably going to rob you. (Mostly for bigger cities with lots of underground activity.)

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8points

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#56

If you are stranded out in the cold with other people and can't build a fire for whatever reason, huddle up together especially when you go to sleep so that you share body heat to help keep warm. (I know this can be pretty obvious to some but i thought since i didn't see it i would mention it, if it is mentioned before you see this one just know that there were only 78 answers to bored panda's question for me when i added this)

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#57

The best survival tool is a large industrial-strength garbage bag—thé really thick contracter bags found in hardware stores. You can use it to catch rainwater for drinking, as a blanket or poncho, and tie the corners to trees using rope or vines/cordage to make a rough shelter.

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If you’re in public and someone tries to hurt/rob/kidnap you, yell “fire!” instead of “help!” to get the attention of passersby. That way people will know you’re for real and it’s urgent. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if someone is just joking around with friends or making a TikTok. “Fire!” gets attention.

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8points

Kat

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#59

Dont drink your own urine if you are stranded in a very hot environment. It's just as bad as drinking water from the ocean. Instead you should pour it on yourself to keep cool and possibly ward off animals.

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7points

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If an alligator attacks you hold its mouth shut and get on its back.

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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.

62points

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)

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

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.

4points

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.

0points

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

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!

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.

0points

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.

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

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.

1point

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.

0points

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

0points

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!

0points

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)

2points

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? :/

1point

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.

1point

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.

1point

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

1point

Tom Sublett 8 months ago

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

0points

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.

0points

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.

0points

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.

62points

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

0points

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.

0points

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

1point

Lousha 2 years ago

1point

Cyndielouwhoo 1 year ago

0points

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