Section II: Survival Priorities

Shelter: Humans survive 3 hours without shelter. It protects us from extreme weather
conditions and sunlight which can lead to sunburn or skin-cracking.
Fire: It provides warmth and light for sight. It can be used to smoke and cook foods, make
natural adhesives, tools and coal burned containers, and stave off predators.
Water: Humans survive 3 days without water.
Food: Humans survive 3 weeks without food.

Section III: Water *pic

Water Purification: Do not drink water from natural water sources like streams directly. Even if
it seems clean and clear, without treatment it can contain harmful microorganisms such as
bacteria, viruses and parasites. Make a filter to reduce the chances of getting water-borne
diseases. Cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle. Uncap it and make small holes in the cap. Place
filter paper or coffee filter over the mouth of the bottle, and put the cap back on. Layer into the
bottle from bottom to top: activated charcoal from charcoal capsules or grinded charcoal tablets,
sand, gravel and pebbles. Rinse it clean by pouring water in until the water that passes through is
clear. Collect the filtered water in a clean container and boil it if possible.
Water Desalination: Do not drinking salt water. It will result in more urination to get rid of all
the excess salt taken in. You will die of dehydration as you lose more water than you drank. Find
a pot with a lid or other heat-proof material that would fit over the rim of the pot. Fill a heat-
proof container halfway with clean pebbles and place it inside the pot. Pour salt water into the
pot, put the lid on and heat it to a boil. The salt-free vapor will condense at the lid and drop into
the container where it will be collected as drinkable water.

Section V: Survival Pack –Bug out Bag

These are items you should take with you or collect if found along the way.
1. Oilcloth tarpaulin: Since it is waterproof and almost opaque, it can be used as shelter
against sunlight, wind, moisture, dew and rain. Sitting on it and not directly on the soil
increases hygiene. It can also collect a lot of water from rainfalls.
2. Rope: It can tie a shelter in place, help in rappelling, stop bleeding, and be used as
weapon is necessary.
3. Fire starting tool (lighter or matches): Fire is essential to survival as it is needed for
warmth, water and food preparation, sight, staving off predators and making natural
adhesives.
4. Drinking water: There is no guarantee that you will be able to find drinkable water or
purify enough in time, so having a small supply with you is vital.
5. Canned/dried food: There is no guarantee that you will be able to find any/enough food
along the way, so having a small supply with you is vital.
6. Physical City Map: Locating of accessible places which will benefit survival makes
supply hunts easier. Knowing the location of big buildings such as malls and hospitals
where the crowd and possibly zombies are betters the chance of avoiding them.
7. Compass: Although it is possible to tell directions from the Sun and stars, there are
chances that they would not be visible. Having a compass is more fast and accurate.
8. Radio: It is very important to know the situation outside your base, for example, which
areas are still dangerous or whether the apocalypse is over in certain areas.
 9. First Aid Kit: In case of injuries, having medical items can save or prolong lives until
help is reached.
10. Sheathed knife: It can be used for self-defense, cooking, shelter preparation, markings,
etc.

Section VI: First Aid

General guidelines for common injuries:
Fever: the body temperature above 37°C
Treatment
1. Offer fluids, avoid dehydration
2. Dress them in lightweight clothing or give a light blanket
3. give them acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others)
*Do not let the temperature reach 39°C because it is very dangerous
*For children: Never use rubbing alcohol or cold baths to bring the fever down. Don’t give
aspirin.
Broken bone
Treatment
1. Stop any bleeding: apply pressure to the wound by sterile bandage or a clean cloth.
2. Immobilize the injured area: apply a splint to the area above and below the fracture sites.
Don’t try to push or realign the bone back in.
3. Apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain: wrap the ice in a cloth before
using it.
*In case of a shock: If the injured person faint or has fluctuated breaths, lay the person down
with the head slightly lower than the trunk and elevate the legs.
Lacerations
Treatment
1. Stop any bleeding: Apply direct pressure on the area with a clean cloth
2. Clean the wound: Remove all dirt and debris by first running cool water over the area,
and then clean with a sterile cloth, warm water, and mild soap
3. Apply antibiotic ointment
4. Cover the wound area with a sterile gauze bandage
5. Clean the wound area daily
Pulled Muscles
Treatment
1. Stop any bleeding: Apply direct pressure on the area with a clean cloth
2. Wrap ice in cloth. Apply ice to reduce swelling for 10 to 15 minutes every 1 hour for the
first day and every 3 to 4 hours after that
3. Use ice for the first 3 days
4. Rest the pulled muscle for at least a day
5. Try not to use a strained muscle while it is still painful

Section VII: CPR

1. Position your hand: Make sure the patient is lying on his back on a firm surface. Kneel
beside him and place the heel of your hand on the center of his chest.
2. Interlock fingers: Keeping your arms straight, cover the first hand with the heel of your other
hand and interlock the fingers of both hands together. Keep your fingers raised so they do not
touch the patient’s chest or rib cage.
3. Give chest compressions: Lean forward so that your shoulders are directly over the patient’s
chest and press down on the chest about two inches. Release the pressure, but not your hands,
and let the chest come back up. Repeat to give 30 compressions at a rate of 100 compressions per
minute.
4. Open the airway: Move to the patient’s head. Tilt his head and lift his chin to open the airway
again. Let his mouth fall open slightly.
5. Give rescue breaths: Pinch the nostrils closed with the hand that was on the forehead and
support the patient’s chin with your other hand. Take a normal breath, put your mouth over the
patient’s, and blow until you can see his chest rise.
6. Watch chest fall: Remove your mouth from the patient’s and look along the chest, watching
the chest fall. Repeat steps five and six once.
7. Repeat chest compressions and rescue breaths: Place your hands on the chest again and
repeat the cycle of 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Continue the cycle.