We learn in many survival books that our basic need in life is to survive. Many people have faced a catastrophic event in their lifetime and have lived to tell their story. Hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, and floods are just a few disasters that can change a person’s life in a split moment of time. Are you prepared when a disaster hits? Do you know how to prepare yourself in such cases? Knowledge is saving power. Survival Books Sometimes, survival means living with the barest of necessities. We know that we can’t live without water or food. Without water, we would only last a minimum of three days. The things that we most need in a time of catastrophe are: fire, shelter, a device to signal help, water and food. A compass and map might be …show more content…
It is useful for cooking food and heating water. If water has been contaminated, it purifies it making it fit for drinking. It can provide us with warmth and light. It also can deter animals who might beomce predators. In such times, a pocket-knife is also good to have on hand. Many survival books show you that over-exposure to sun, cold, rain and snow can be hazardous to health. Hats and clothing are the first line of defense in protection from these elements. Covered shelter, such as a cave, is an added form of protection. If natural shelter can be found, it should be used. By building a lean-to, you exert precious energy that you might need to stay warm “Camping and Wilderness Survival”, by Paul Tarwell, is one of the survival books you can read that contains a good many how-to’s of surviving. With 31 information-filled chapters, you can learn what to do from the moment your realize that you are lost to finding the right edible mushroom to eat. There are tips to follow for quicksand, abandoning a ship, building a teepee or chopping wood. If you find yourself stranded, bringing attention to your location is of utmost importance. The smoke from a fire is a good signal for distress. Emergency strobe lights, bright colored markers, flags and mirrors are also good ways of helping to alert a possible