🆘 QUICK SURVIVAL GUIDE

SEVERE BLEEDING:

1. Apply pressure with clean cloth
2. Elevate limb if possible
3. DO NOT remove bandage (add on top)
4. Call emergency: 112 (EU) / 911 (US) / 999 (UK)

FRACTURE:

1. DO NOT move victim
2. Immobilize limb
3. Cover to prevent shock
4. Call emergency: 112 / 911 / 999

BURN:

1. Cool with cold water (15 min)
2. DO NOT pop blisters
3. Cover with clean dressing
4. If severe: call 112 / 911 / 999

MAKE A FIRE:

1. Gather: tinder, kindling, medium wood
2. Protect from wind
3. Use pyramid or teepee technique
4. Start small, expand gradually

EMERGENCY SHELTER:

• Choose dry, elevated terrain
• Back to wind
• Insulate from ground (branches, leaves)
• Waterproof roof (tarp, dense foliage)
• Entrance opposite wind direction

PURIFICATION METHODS:

1. Boiling (BEST): 1 min rolling boil, 3 min at altitude
2. Purification tablets: Follow instructions (30-120 min)
3. Portable filter: Use kit filter
4. Bleach: 2 drops/liter, wait 30 min

FIND WATER:

• Follow animal tracks
• Green areas = water nearby
• Valley bottoms
• Morning dew (cloth + wring)
• AVOID: stagnant water, murky water

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

DISTRESS SIGNALS:

• SOS: 3 short, 3 long, 3 short
• Whistle: 3 repeated blasts
• Fire: 3 fires in triangle
• Mirror: Reflection toward aircraft/helicopter
• Ground: Large X = need rescue

STAY or MOVE?

STAY if: injured, lost, rescue coming, safe shelter
MOVE if: immediate danger, know where to go, good physical condition

FIND NORTH WITHOUT COMPASS:

• Sun: Rises East, sets West
• Watch: Point 12 at sun, bisect 12-hour hand = South
• North Star: Big Dipper 5x extend to North Star = North
• Tree moss: North side (Northern hemisphere)

IF LOST:

1. STOP - Don't panic
2. Think: Where did I go?
3. Observe: Landmarks, traces
4. Plan: Stay or move?

REMINDER: Water > Food

You can survive 3 weeks without food, but only 3 days without water.

EDIBLE PLANTS (With caution):

• Dandelions (leaves, roots)
• Nettles (cooked)
• Plantain
• Wild berries (blackberries, blueberries)
• ⚠ IF IN DOUBT, DON'T EAT

EDIBILITY TEST (if unknown):

1. Rub on skin (wait 15 min)
2. Touch to lips (wait 3 min)
3. Touch to tongue (wait 15 min)
4. Chew small piece (15 min)
5. Swallow small piece (5h)
6. If no reaction: edible

WEATHER CHANGE SIGNS:

• Low thick clouds: rain soon
• Halo around moon: rain in 24h
• Sudden wind: storm approaching
• Birds fly low: bad weather

HYPOTHERMIA PROTECTION:

1. Stay dry (absolute priority)
2. Insulate from ground
3. Cover head (30% heat lost)
4. Move to generate warmth
5. Eat/drink warm if possible

HEAT STROKE PROTECTION:

1. Immediate shade
2. Remove excess clothing
3. Moisten skin
4. Drink in small sips
5. Avoid physical exertion