Disasters happen anytime and any where. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill of hazardous material could mean instant evacuation. After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately.
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SAS 116 - Moving
To make a sledge that is ideal for snow and ice, use doors and cowlings from a crashed vehicle or plane in construction. Tie lines to front runners with a bowline to the people hauling - ideally two at the fron and two at the rear.
To make a sledge that is ideal for snow and ice, use doors and cowlings from a crashed vehicle or plane in construction. Tie lines to front runners with a bowline to the people hauling - ideally two at the fron and two at the rear.
SAS 181 - Disaster Strategy, Lightning & Earthquake
Stay Low: You can sometimes sense that a lightning strike is imminent by a tingling in the skin and the sensation of the hair standing up on end. If you are standing up, drop to the ground at once, going first to the knees with the hands touching the ground.
Stay Low: You can sometimes sense that a lightning strike is imminent by a tingling in the skin and the sensation of the hair standing up on end. If you are standing up, drop to the ground at once, going first to the knees with the hands touching the ground.
SAS 141 - First Aid & Choking
Holger Nielson Method of Respiration: Use to resuscitate a drowning victim if mouth to mouth not possible. Face-down position allows liquids to flow freely from mouth without choking the patient. Lay victim face-down, head turned to one side, arms bent, forehead resting on hands. Loosen tight garments, clear mouth of weed, mud etc and ensure tongue is brought forward.
Holger Nielson Method of Respiration: Use to resuscitate a drowning victim if mouth to mouth not possible. Face-down position allows liquids to flow freely from mouth without choking the patient. Lay victim face-down, head turned to one side, arms bent, forehead resting on hands. Loosen tight garments, clear mouth of weed, mud etc and ensure tongue is brought forward.
SAS 117 - Moving
Always move in formation. This will make it easy to check that no stragglers have been left behind. Have a briefing before setting out to discuss the route and to designate rallying points at which to regroup.
Always move in formation. This will make it easy to check that no stragglers have been left behind. Have a briefing before setting out to discuss the route and to designate rallying points at which to regroup.
SAS 120 - Moving on Waterways
Moving on the waterways needs to be done very carefully. A large group will need several rafts. The first should carry no equipment or provisions, just the fittest group members to act as lookouts and warn of hazards. Waterfalls and rapids are often indicated by spray or mist. They can also be heard for some distance. If in doubt, moor the raft and reconnoitre on foot.
Moving on the waterways needs to be done very carefully. A large group will need several rafts. The first should carry no equipment or provisions, just the fittest group members to act as lookouts and warn of hazards. Waterfalls and rapids are often indicated by spray or mist. They can also be heard for some distance. If in doubt, moor the raft and reconnoitre on foot.
SAS 128 - Sea Survival & Fishing
The survival at sea is vulnerable to shark attack. Ocean sharks are not usually ferocious when food is plentiful. Most are cowards and can be scared off by the jab of a stick, especially on the nose. However, makinga commotion may attract sharks. Sharks feed off the ocean bottom, but hungry sharks will follow fish to the surface and into shallow water.
The survival at sea is vulnerable to shark attack. Ocean sharks are not usually ferocious when food is plentiful. Most are cowards and can be scared off by the jab of a stick, especially on the nose. However, makinga commotion may attract sharks. Sharks feed off the ocean bottom, but hungry sharks will follow fish to the surface and into shallow water.
SAS 107 - Knots & Map Reading
Notwithstanding having the capacity to peruse and make a guide, your survival hinges on translating indigenous marks to help you discover your direction and to suspect the climate.
Notwithstanding having the capacity to peruse and make a guide, your survival hinges on translating indigenous marks to help you discover your direction and to suspect the climate.
SAS 097 - Clothing & Ropes
Taking care of Rope: Rope should be protected from exposure to damp or storing sunlight and if made from natural fibres, from attack by rodents and insects. If it does get wet, do not force dry it in front of a fire. Do not drag it or leave it on the ground. Dirt can penetrate and work away at the fibres.
Taking care of Rope: Rope should be protected from exposure to damp or storing sunlight and if made from natural fibres, from attack by rodents and insects. If it does get wet, do not force dry it in front of a fire. Do not drag it or leave it on the ground. Dirt can penetrate and work away at the fibres.
SAS 138 - First Aid & Choking
Heimlich Manqeuvre: Stand behind a cognizant setback, arms around them. Make a clench hand of one hand and press it thumb inwards above navel but beneath breastbone. Catch different hand adjust the clench hand. Pull sharply upwards and inwards four times.
Heimlich Manqeuvre: Stand behind a cognizant setback, arms around them. Make a clench hand of one hand and press it thumb inwards above navel but beneath breastbone. Catch different hand adjust the clench hand. Pull sharply upwards and inwards four times.
SAS 168 - Poisonous Snakes & Lizards
Crocodiles and alligators are amphibious, livingo n the banks of lakes, streams and swamps. Not all species are considered dangerous, but do not take chances. Most float almost submerged with only eyes and nostrils breaking the surface of the water.
Crocodiles and alligators are amphibious, livingo n the banks of lakes, streams and swamps. Not all species are considered dangerous, but do not take chances. Most float almost submerged with only eyes and nostrils breaking the surface of the water.
SAS 153 - First Aid, Emergency Childbirth & Bites
Dangers from infection is the main risk. Anti-tetanus shots and rabies vaccine should be obtained before travelling. Rabies is untreatable without vaccine and almost always fatal.
Dangers from infection is the main risk. Anti-tetanus shots and rabies vaccine should be obtained before travelling. Rabies is untreatable without vaccine and almost always fatal.
SAS 130 - Rescue & Signalling
Siting the signals: Take account of the terrain. Choose high points for light signals. Erect an unusual silhouette or a ridge to attract attention. Planes fly over hilly territory from the lower to the higher ridges, so slopes behind ridges may be hidden as the plan approaches. Signals near tops of ridges should be seen from any direction.
Siting the signals: Take account of the terrain. Choose high points for light signals. Erect an unusual silhouette or a ridge to attract attention. Planes fly over hilly territory from the lower to the higher ridges, so slopes behind ridges may be hidden as the plan approaches. Signals near tops of ridges should be seen from any direction.
SAS 137 - Rescue & First Aid
Before approaching a casuality, check for danger from falling debris, gas traffic, etc. Switch current off before touching electrocution victims.
Before approaching a casuality, check for danger from falling debris, gas traffic, etc. Switch current off before touching electrocution victims.
SAS 001 - Preparation
Here are some of the safe tips before you make any journey. The Boy Scouts' motto is the right one. Make sure you are physically and mentally prepared before you set out and pack the appropriate gear for what you plan to do.
Here are some of the safe tips before you make any journey. The Boy Scouts' motto is the right one. Make sure you are physically and mentally prepared before you set out and pack the appropriate gear for what you plan to do.
SAS 042 - Arctic & Desert Plants
Water is vital to desert survival. Learn water Bearing plants. Eat only if you have water. Some of the water filled edible plants are barrel cacti, Prickly pears. Cut away spines, peel and cook tender young pads. Roast seeds for flour. Tap stems for water. Beware very prickly.
Water is vital to desert survival. Learn water Bearing plants. Eat only if you have water. Some of the water filled edible plants are barrel cacti, Prickly pears. Cut away spines, peel and cook tender young pads. Roast seeds for flour. Tap stems for water. Beware very prickly.
SAS 101 - Knots
Triple Bowline: A bowline made with a twofold line. Structure a circle, pass copied exist close through circle, betraying standing part and trust through circle. This produces 3 circles which could be utilized for supplies haulage, or as asit-sling or lifting saddle with one circle adjust every thigh and the different adjust the midsection.
Triple Bowline: A bowline made with a twofold line. Structure a circle, pass copied exist close through circle, betraying standing part and trust through circle. This produces 3 circles which could be utilized for supplies haulage, or as asit-sling or lifting saddle with one circle adjust every thigh and the different adjust the midsection.
PS Family Disaster Plan (4)
If disaster strikes, Remain calm and Patient. Put your plan into Action.Check for injuries and give first aid and get help for seiously injured people.Listen to your battery powered radio for news and instructions. Evacuate, if advised to do so. Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
If disaster strikes, Remain calm and Patient. Put your plan into Action.Check for injuries and give first aid and get help for seiously injured people.Listen to your battery powered radio for news and instructions. Evacuate, if advised to do so. Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
SAS 090 - Preserving Food
If food is not plentiful or is limited by season, ensure that stores keep safely. Do not store food in direct sunlight, near excessive warmth or moisture, nor where scavengers may ruin it.
If food is not plentiful or is limited by season, ensure that stores keep safely. Do not store food in direct sunlight, near excessive warmth or moisture, nor where scavengers may ruin it.
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