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2012online.org This Survival Guide is intended as a basic introduction on how to prepare forand react to events that may take place over the course of the years leading upto December 21, 2012. These skills and techniques are provided for informationpurposes only and are not intended to take the place of a professional survivalor first aid training course. Rather, they are intended to increase your

awareness of the lifesaving importance of preparation of the coming events,survival skills and to encourage you to research the events that may transpire.For beginners interested in understanding the basics of December 21, 2012 andthe Earth changing events, there is unlimited information available from manysources, and advances of knowledge and collaboration have led to a growingnumber of “watchers” and people that are preparing even though they do notbelieve something is to happen. Even so, at least they will be ready, and youshould as well. Even if nothing is to happen then there will be ample number ofsupplies to last you for the coming years. What if the Earth does changerapidly, and you are not prepared? If you meet the minimal requirements tosurvive through Pole Shift, Volcanic Eruptions, Extreme Cold, Hurricanes,Tornados, Earthquakes, Land Shifts, Major Floods, Solar and Gamma Radiation then

you are one more step in the right direction.However, there is no substitute for experience in any of these extremesituations, and your reaction in a survival situation depends on your educationand training. Always keep in mind that a survival situation mentioned above canhappen to you. Be prepared and plan to be a survivor.For too long, the term “survivalist” has called to mind paranoia, and the personthat lives out in the woods. Nevertheless, as we continue on track towards ourunknown future, we will not be called “survivalist”, but “survivors” as we willneed every ounce of energy, every thought of our brain, and every inch of muscle to continue our existence here on planet Earth. The following pages are for theones that may or may not believe what has been foretold, and what history has

taught us throughout the years.

Read at your own discretion

Table of Contents

Chapter

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1. The Basics………………………………………………………………………3FoodWaterShelter2. Beyond the Basics….…………………………………………………………..14Developing a Survival MindsetSurvival Awareness3. Disasters………………………………………………………………………..18FloodsEarthquakes

HurricanesTornadosFire Storms



Volcanic EruptionAsteroid impactRadiationPolar Reversal/ShiftExtreme Cold/HeatRiot/Civil DisasterElectricity Shortage

TsunamiAlien Invasion4. How To…………………………………………………………………………29FireShelterFirst Aid5. How can you Afford all this…………………………………………………………………..37 6. Check List……………………………………………………………………..38

Chapter 1: The Basics

If you’ve given any thought to survival, you know that food, water and shelterare the foundation of any long-term survival plan. If you prepare to provide

these three items for yourself and family, you will be farther ahead than 90percent of the public.

Many would say water is the most important of the three, but we’ll address themin the order of: Food, Water and Shelter. Below are some questions to askyourself to better understand what specifics you will need to prepare for inyour area of the world. (or to be safe, prepare for all) What natural disasters or extreme conditions you likely to face in the next four years?

What other disasters or emergency situations might you face?

What are the ramifications of each? What do you have now that you can use in any disaster situation? How much is the minimum for you and your survival situation is an answer you’llhave to come up with after reviewing this survival guide, but don’t worry wewill give a generic minimal survival pack.

Food

You may be able to survive a few weeks or even a month without food, but without food, you will become weak, susceptible to illnesses, dizzy and unable to



perform survival-related tasks. Water may be more critical to short-termsurvival, but you will need every ounce of energy to get out of harms way, thisis why food is also just as important.

Will a months worth of food be enough? Or do you need a year’s worth? 2012Online cannot tell you what’s best in your situation, but we suggest that twoweeks or more is the minimum for anyone in any of these potential survival

situations. Why should you stock up on so much food if the worst you’re planningto prepare for is a just a little out of the ordinary?

Several reasons:

It may take a while for store shelves to be replenished especially as weapproach December 21, 2012. Think back to a heavy storm that hit your area, wasthere enough supplies for everyone? Now imagine a whole country, or even theworld needing the same supplies. Now there is a problem. You may be asked to feed friends or neighbors.

You may or may not be protected from price gouging.

You need to be prepared for a crippling blow to our food supply system.

You will need an existing food supply and a future food supply Your existing food reserve should not include food in your refrigerator orfreezer because you cannot count on those items remaining edible for more than a day (fridge) or three (freezer), at most.

Examination of your existing foods in your cabinets will tell you how much youneed to add to ensure you have enough food for a week. A suggestion of food

storage is generally canned items (including items in jars) or dried foods.Review our list of commercial food items and their suggested storage times whenmaking up your personal list but keep in mind your family’s eating habits, likesand dislikes. Also, remember that you may not have access to electricity, sopick food items and packaging that can be prepared on a single burner of a campstove or even over an open fire.

Rotation of Foods

The main difference between the commercially prepared foods you buy in thegrocery store and the specially prepared “survival” foods is the shelf storage.You can’t store grocery store items for five to ten years, as you can withspecially freeze-dried or sealed foods packed in nitrogen or vacuum sealed. Youneed to rotate your items, either on an ongoing basis or every two to threemonths. This will ensure you have fresh food (if you can consider canned and dry food “fresh”) and do not waste your food and money.

As a general rule, traditional canned foods should be consumed within a year.For cans with expiration dates, such as Campbell’s soups, you may find you have18 months or two years before they expire. Cans without a date, or with a code,mark them with the date purchased and make sure you eat them before a yearpasses.

Survival Foods



Simple raw materials for baking, such as flour, sugar, baking powder, bakingsoda, oil and shortening can be assets in a survival situation. For long-termsurvival storage, honey stores for years and can replace sugar in recipes.Rather than storing flour or meal, purchase the raw grain and a hand mill. Thenyou can mill your own flour whenever necessary. Red winter wheat, golden wheat,corn and other grains can be purchased in 45-pound lots packed innitrogen-packed bags and shipped in large plastic pails.

Long-term storage falls into several categories:

Vacuum-packed dried and freeze-dried foods

Nitrogen packed grains and legumes

Specially prepared and sealed foods such as MRE’s (Meals, Ready-to-Eat) with afive-to-ten year shelf life

All offer one main advantage: long storage life. Some, such as MRE’s andpackages sold to backpackers, are complete meals. This is handy and convenient,

but they tend to be expensive on a per-meal basis. As the name implies, MRE’sare ideal for a quick, nutritious, easy-to-prepare meal. They are convenient tocarry in the car, on a trip or on a hike. They have very long shelf lives (which can be extended by placing a case or two in your spare refrigerator). On thedownside, they are very expensive on a per-meal basis and they do not provide as much roughage as you need. (This can lead to digestive problems if you plan tolive on them for more than a week or two). Large canned goods, on the otherhand, are difficult to transport. But if you’re stocking up your survivalretreat or planning to batten down the hatches and stay at home, the largecanned goods are easy to store and can keep you well-fed for months.

Remember, however, if you have four people in your family or survival group,purchasing a one-year supply of food will only equate to three months worth forthe family. 2012 Online recommends purchasing the largest set of these canned,dried foods your budget can handle. Then supplement the set with items tailoredto you and your family or survival group. You may also want to add a few special items, such as hard candy or deserts, to reward yourself or for quick energy.

While on the topic of supplements, don’t forget to add vitamins and mineralsupplements. Fruits, green vegetables and other items rich in vitamin C andother nutrients may be scarce, so a good multi-vitamin is well worth the spaceit takes up in your stash.

Home Made Survival Foods

You can try to dry, vacuum-pack and otherwise prepare food for storage. Vacuumpumps are available commercially or can be constructed in your own home. You can use them to seal dried food in mason jars and other containers.

When packing foods for storage, you want to eliminate oxygen. Bugs, such asweevils, and other organisms that can destroy your food need the oxygen to live.

That’s why commercial companies who prepare survival food pack grains, cereals,pasta, beans and other foods in nitrogen-filled containers. You can accomplish a



similar packaging yourself by using dried ice.

Simply take the 10 pounds of noodles (or 25 pounds of rice or other dried food)you picked up from the warehouse and put them in an appropriately sized plasticbucket with a lid that can create a good seal. Then add several chunks of driedice. As it sublimates, your bucket will fill with carbon dioxide, which willdisplace all or most of the oxygen (since carbon dioxide is heavier, the oxygen

should rise to the top and out of the bucket). Place the lid on the bucket, butdon’t seal it all the way until you think the dry ice has completely turned togas. Remember, as soon as you open the bucket the air will come back in.

Hunting and Gathering in the Wild

It’s time to look to nature to help feed you. That’s great if you have acres oftillable land that was not destroyed. But if not, or if it’s too late, you willneed to turn to hunting, trapping and gathering.

If you can identify wild plants that can supplement your existing diet, good for

you. If not, better go out and buy a few guide books right away. Get ones withpictures, you’ll need them. If you’re a hunter, could you imagine what the localpatch of forest would be like if everyone’s dinner depended on hunting? Howquickly would we strip this continent of all edible game? Planning on fishing?So is everyone else.

Tip – Always drink while eating, your body looses lots of water while digesting.If you do not have water to drink – DO NOT EAT! WaterAs mentioned previously, water is probably the most necessary element for human

life, with the exception of oxygen.

When planning your water resources for survival you need to deal with threeareas:

Storing waterFinding or obtaining waterPurifying water

Storing Water

For your in-home cache or survival stash, you should count on two gallons ofwater per-person per-day. While this is more water than necessary to survive itensures water is available for hygiene and cooking as well as drinking.

Commercial gallon bottles of filtered/purified spring water often carryexpiration dates two years after the bottling date. A good rotation program isnecessary to ensure your supply of water remains fresh and drinkable (see theprevious chapter on food for information on rotation).

If you prefer to store your own water, don’t use milk cartons; it’s practicallyimpossible to remove the milk residue. If you have a spare refrigerator in thebasement or the garage, use water bottles (the kind soda or liters of water come

in) to fill any available freezer space. In addition to providing you withfresh, easily transportable drinking water, the ice can be used to cool food inthe refrigerator in the event of a power failure. For self-storage of large



amounts of water, you’re probably better off with containers of at least 5gallons. Food-grade plastic storage containers are available commercially insizes from five gallons to 250 or more. Containers with handles and spouts areusually five to seven gallons, which will weigh between 40 and 56 pounds.

A 15 gallon and 30 gallon container used for food service such as delivery ofsyrups to soda bottlers and other manufacturers are often available on the

surplus market. After proper cleaning, these are ideal for water storage as long as a tight seal can be maintained. 55 gallon drums and larger tanks are alsouseful for long-term storage, but make sure you have a good pump. Solutionsdesigned to be added to water to prepare it for long-term storage arecommercially available. Bleach can also be used as a last resort to treat waterfrom municipal sources. Added at a rate of about 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons,bleach can ensure the water will remain drinkable.

Once you’re in a survival situation where there is a limited amount of water,conservation is an important consideration. While drinking water is critical,water is also necessary for re-hydrating and cooking dried foods. Water from

boiling pasta, cooking vegetables and similar sources can and should be retained and drunk, after it has cooled. Canned vegetables also contain liquid that canbe consumed. To preserve water, save water from washing your hands, clothes anddishes to flush toilets.

Short Term Storage

People who have electric pumps drawing water from their well have learned thelesson of filling up all available pots and pans when a thunderstorm is brewing. What would you do if you knew your water supply would be disrupted in an hour?

Here are a few options in addition to filling the pots and pans:

The simplest option is to put two or three heavy-duty plastic trash bags (avoidthose with post-consumer recycled content) inside each other. Then fill theinner bag with water. You can even use the trash can to give structure to thebag. Fill your bath tub almost to the top. While you probably won’t want todrink this water, it can be used to flush toilets, wash your hands, etc. If youare at home, a fair amount of water will be stored in your water pipes andrelated system. To gain access to this water, you must first close the valve tothe outside as soon as possible. This will prevent the water from running out as pressure to the entire system drops and prevent contaminated water from entering your house. Then open a faucet on the top floor. This will let air into thesystem so a vacuum doesn’t hold the water in. Next, you can open a faucet in thebasement. Gravity should allow the water in your pipes to run out the openfaucet. You can repeat this procedure for both hot and cold systems. Your hotwater heater will also have plenty of water inside it. You can access this water from the valve on the bottom. Again, you may need to open a faucet somewhereelse in the house to ensure a smooth flow of water.

Finding or Obtaining Water

There are certain climates and geographic locations where finding water willeither be extremely easy or nearly impossible. You’ll have to take your location



into account when you read the following.

Wherever you live, your best bet for finding a source of water is to scout outsuitable locations and stock up necessary equipment before an emergency befallsyou. With proper preparedness, you should know not only the location of thenearest streams, springs or other water source but specific locations where itwould be easy to fill a container and the safest way to get it home.

Preparedness also means having at hand an easily installable system forcollecting rain water. This can range from large tarps or sheets of plastic to a system for collecting water run off from your roof or gutters. Onceyou have identified a source of water, you need to have bottles or othercontainers ready to transport it or store it.

Purification

Water that is not purified may make you sick, possibly even killing you. In asurvival situation, with little or no medical attention available, you need to

remain as healthy as possible. Boiling water is the best method for purifyingrunning water you gather from natural sources. It doesn’t require any chemicals,or expensive equipment, all you need is a large pot and a good fire or similarheat source. Boiling for 20 or 30 minutes should kill common bacteria such asGuardia and Cryptosporidium. One should consider that boiling water will notremove foreign contaminants such as radiation or heavy metals.

Commercial purification/filter devices made by companies such as PUR are thebest choices. They range in size from small pump filters designed forbackpackers to large filters designed for entire camps. Probably the bestfiltering devices for survival retreats are the model where you pour water intothe top and allow it to slowly seep through the media into a reservoir on thebottom. No pumping is required. On the down side, most such filtering devices

are expensive and have a limited capacity. Filters are good for anywhere from200 liters to thousands of gallons, depending on the filter size and mechanism.Some filters used fiberglass and activated charcoal. Others use impregnatedresin or even ceramic elements.

Chemical additives are another, often less suitable option. The waterpurification pills sold to hikers and campers have a limited shelf life,especially once the bottle has been opened.

Pour-though filtering systems can be made in an emergency. Here’s one examplethat will remove many contaminants:

Take a five or seven gallon pail (a 55-gallon drum can also be used for a larger scale system) and drill or punch a series of small holes on the bottom.

Place several layers of cloth on the bottom of the bucket, this can be anythingfrom denim to an old table cloth.

Add a thick layer of sand (preferred) or loose dirt. This will be the mainfiltering element, so you should add at least half of the pail’s depth.

Add another few layers of cloth, weighted down with a few larger rocks.

Your home-made filter should be several inches below the top of the bucket.

Place another bucket or other collection device under the holes you punched onthe bottom.



Pour collected or gathered water into the top of your new filter system. Asgravity works, the water will filter through the media and drip out the bottom,into your collection device. If the water is cloudy or full of sediment, simplylet it drop to the bottom and draw the cleaner water off the top of yourcollection device with a straw or tube.(If you have a stash of activated charcoal, possibly acquired from an aquarium

dealer, you can put a layer inside this filter. Place a layer of cloth above and especially below the charcoal. This will remove other contaminants and reduceany unpleasant smell or taste).While this system may not be the best purification method, it has beensuccessfully used in the past. For rain water or water gathered from what appear to be relatively clean sources of running water, the system should work fine. If you have no water source but a contaminated puddle, oily highway runoff orsimilar polluted source, the filter may be better than nothing.

Shelter Frequently, when we think of shelter, we think of either our home or emergencyprotection, such as a lean-to constructed out of cut branches.

In many survival situations, shelter may be as near as your home. If you don’tneed to evacuate, you may be better off at home, even if the power is off or the storm is threatening. Remember, your bug-out bag has the bare essentials; yoursurvival stash at home should have enough food and water for weeks or evenmonths.

If you are at home or in the vicinity during a natural disaster, your first

course of action must be to determine where you will be safest. If you decidenot to evacuate, you must then set about making your current residence as safeas possible. In many cases, this will mean moving into the basement or anotherprotected part of the house. In an apartment or condominium, your best bet willprobably be an interior room without windows, or even the basement of theapartment complex.

While many will find that there home, friend’s apartment or relative’s house isthe easiest and most cost-effective safe house, the ultimate safe house orsurvival retreat would be a second residence located in a very rural location.During normal times, this survival retreat can double as your vacation home,hunting lodge or weekend getaway destination. But when the flag goes up, you can evacuate to a safe house fully stocked with everything you need for selfsufficiency.

Safe Home should be: Well off the beaten track, ideally reachable by a single dirt road. Thisseclusion will offer you a good bit of protection. For example, you can cut alarge tree down across the road to help eliminate unwanted guests.

Near a spring, well, stream or other natural source of water.

Equipped with at least a fireplace or wood stove for cooking and heat.

Within 10 to 20 miles of a village or small town where you can go (by foot, ifnecessary) for additional supplies, news and other contact with the outside



Hope that within six months the country will have recovered or at leaststabilized. If not, the population will probably be a lot smaller when this isover.

We all have a strong desire to protect what’s ours. Thankfully, there are times

when staying at home makes the most sense. If you can wait out the events ofDecember 21, 2012 at your home, batten down the hatches and stay at home, it may be your best bet. There are many advantages to staying home in a survivalsituation, if you can safely do so:

The food in your refrigerator and pantry can supplement your survival stash (see the previous chapter).

If you loose power, you can quickly cook much of your food and monitor the

temperature of your freezer (frozen food will usually keep at least 24 hours).

You’ll have more time to improve your home’s chances of survival (move items tohigh ground, put plywood over windows, etc.)

It offers shelter against most elements*. You’ll have access to all your clothing, bedding and other comforts.

You won’t suffer from boredom as much as you might in a shelter.

You can protect your stuff from looters.

Of course, there is a downside as well:

You could be putting yourself in unnecessary, life-threatening danger. (Thepolar shift, flood, hurricane, riot, asteroid, volcano etc. might be worse thananticipated). You will be without heat, electricity, hot water and other services. You may feel cut off and alone.

*will not protect against any radiation

When disaster strikes, home isn’t the only option.

In a large building, you can count on a security force that will probably besmart enough to lock the doors and take some action to prevent access to thebuilding by a crowd. If you think the building is being overrun by rioters, pull the fire alarm. This will result in all the elevators being recalled to thelobby and they won’t run again until they are reset.

On your floor or in your suite, bar the door, check your personal weapon and, if there are enough people present, assign some people to stand guard. If you are



alone on the floor, or there are invaders in the building, look for a goodhiding place.

Shopping centers, fast food restaurants and other public buildings also mayoffer some protection when disasters strikes, but they could be targets forlooting, so you will want to avoid them. In a severe survival situation, youneed to look out for your immediate family. So if you’re trying to get out of

the city in an emergency and your car breaks down, who’s going to blame you forbreaking into that empty house and seeking shelter? In a life-or-deathsituation, property crimes will be the least of your worries.

No matter how much you wish to stay at home, there are times when evacuation isthe only choice. These include an asteroid, tsunami, nuclear or biological event as well as any impending disaster that is likely to destroy your home. So, ifthe survival situations you outlined in the previous section show severalemergency situations requiring evacuation, you’ll need to put together a plan:

The Evacuation Plan

There are several important elements to your evacuation plan:

Where to goHow to get thereWhat to bring with you

Sure, you can head to the nearest shelter, but if sitting on cots at the localhigh school gymnasium or National Guard Armory was your first choice, youprobably wouldn’t be reading this.

You need a safe house or survival retreat in a location where the current crisis

will not threaten you. The easiest way to set up a safe house is to coordinatewith a friend or family member located between 100 and 150 miles away,preferably in a different setting. For example:

If you’re in the inner city, they should be in a rural area or at least asmaller town, preferably not the suburbs of your cityIf you’re near the coast, they should be inlandIf you’re near a flood plain, the safe house should be on higher ground.Following these guidelines, you can be relatively sure of several things:

Whatever disaster you are facing should not affect them, and vice versa. Thisallows you to trade off, so when they are facing a survival situation, your home can be their safe house.

If you plan in advance, you can leave a few changes of old clothes, a toiletries kit, necessary prescription drugs, ammunition, some MRE’s or anything else youmight need at the safe house. This will make your evacuation easier.

Chapter 3: Disasters

Floods

The best way to prevent damage from flooding is to move before one occurs.



Seriously, don’t live on a flood plain unless you have no choice. If you learnedanything in the last decade, it should be floods can and do occur in low-lyingareas previously thought safe. Rivers and streams rise to record levels, levy’sbreak, and there’s just too much concrete for the ground to absorb all thatrain.

If you’re stuck in a flood, follow your instincts and move to the highest ground

possible. Exercise caution when traveling because it doesn’t take much water tofloat a car or pick up truck.

Earthquakes The old advice of standing in a doorway or hiding in the closet or under a table is better than running around panic-stricken, and it may just save your life. If you live in an earth-quake prone area, prepare for it by ensuring your homemeets current building standards and you have plenty of food and water stashed

away.

If you live through the few minutes of the earthquake, and your house hasn’tcollapsed, the greater damage may be yet to come. Broken gas lines can causefires and your house may be condemned, leaving you homeless. Plan for suchcontingencies by having a plastic (non-sparking) wrench available to turn offyour gas main and including a good three-day pack including a tent.

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are one of the few disasters for which you can anticipate somewarning. If your home is near the shore and the rising surf is threatening, or

you appear to be in the direct course of the hurricane, you may be better offevacuating to higher ground. Whether or not you choose to evacuate, tremendousstructural damage can be caused by objects hurled through windows. Once a window is open, the power of the hurricane can actually blow the roof off the top ofthe structure!

To protect yourself and your property, windows should be covered with plywood or commercial hurricane shutters. 2012 Online recommends hurricane shutters, madefrom tough clear polycarbonate and allow light to enter the window, unlike their steel and aluminum counterparts. Garage doors should also be reinforced and thedoor between the garage and the house itself should be locked and secured.

Hurricanes cause damage in multiple ways: high winds, flooding, downed trees and utility poles and storm surges. The farther in-land your location, the lesspower the hurricane will have by the time it reaches you, so pick your locationcarefully.

If you decided to stay in your home, you should pick an interior room with nowindows. If you plan far enough in advance, you can reinforce the room with 2×6boards or otherwise construct a cage to protect you from fallen trees, caved-inwalls or other storm damage. Move whatever survival supplies you will need into

the room, especially a battery powered light and radio.



Tornadoes While tornadoes cannot be predicted as early as hurricanes, current weatherforecasting technology will often tell us when atmospheric conditions are rightfor their formation. By sticking around the homestead during a tornado watch,you can help protect yourself from the tremendous damage twisters can cause.

A direct hit from a funnel cloud can turn a wooden home into a pile ofchopsticks, toss a minivan around like a tumbleweed and knock trees down fasterthan Paul Bunyon. So if you live in a tornado-prone area, you might be wise toinvest in an underground shelter, ala the Wizard of Oz. (You can use it as aroot cellar or nuclear survival shelter as well.)

If you live in an area not known for tornadoes, but suddenly one is baring downon you, your next-best bet is the basement, preferably in the corner closest tothe direction of the tornado.

If you are driving around and a tornado is looming, park under an underpass andrun up as high as you can under it. If caught out in the open, head for the

lowest ground possible, even a drainage ditch is better than nothing.

Fire(s) If a fire occurs in your home you may have to get out in dark and difficultconditions. Escaping from a fire will be a lot easier if you have alreadyplanned your escape route and know where to go. Make sure that your plannedescape route remains free of any obstructions and that there are no loose floorcoverings that could trip you. Everyone in the house should be made aware of the escape route

It only takes an unguarded or careless moment for a fire to start. A couple ofminutes later and your home or land around could be filled with smoke. Smoke and fumes can kill, particularly the highly poisonous smoke from some furnishings.You will only have a short time to get out. Use it wisely and try not to panic. If you can safely do so, close the door of the room where the fire has startedand close all other doors behind you. This will help delay the spread of smoke.

Before opening a closed door, use the back of your hand to touch it. Don’t openit if it feels warm, the fire may be on the other side.

Get everyone out as quickly as possible. Don’t try to pick up valuables orpossessions except your what you need for survival.

Make your way out as safely as possible and try not to panic.

It will help if you have planned your escape route rather than waiting untilthere is a fire.

What to do if you’re cut off by fire It is not easy, but try and remain calm. Save your energy to help you survive

If you are prevented from getting away because of flames or smoke, close thedoor nearest to the fire and use towels or sheets to block any gaps. This willhelp stop smoke spreading into the room.



Go to the window. If the room becomes smoky, go down to floor level – it’seasier to breathe because the smoke will rise upwards.

If you are in immediate danger and your room is not too high from the ground,drop cushions or bedding to the ground below to break your fall from the window.

Get out feet first and lower yourself to the full length of your arms beforedropping.

Wilderness Fires If you are caught in the middle of a dangerous fire storm, your best option isto seek a water source and stay near it. Go under ground if possible, but youneed to leave an escape route if the fire changes course. With any firesituation, you always need to know escape routes and have back up plans.

Volcanic Eruption Keep in mind the center of Earth is molten rock, and a volcanic eruption canoccur almost anywhere, but there is not much an individual can do to prepare for a volcanic eruption. Be aware of the hazards that can come with an eruption: the flying debris, hot gases, lava flows, and potential for explosion, mudslides,avalanches, and geothermal areas. Prepare provisions, water, food, blankets, and medical supplies if you live around a volcano before anything happens.

Also be ready to get up and outrun flowing lava. Use caution when around or near active volcanoes.

Do not venture toward any activity, and consult local experts on the area.

Follow all recommendations, regulations, or requests of officials.

Here are some things to watch out for:

Lava flows – Stay away from lava flows. Not all of them will be red-hot andobvious; some move very slowly and appear as dark and solid, but are liquidbeneath the surface. Also, do not try to cross an active flow; you might gettrapped by multiple lava streams.

Pyroclastic flow – Do not visit volcanoes that are having or are about to havePyroclastic explosions. The high temperature around such a volcano can itself be life-threatening.

Volcanic domes – Volcanic domes and plugs in craters may seem harmless, but theycan explode without warning. Footing and glassy rocks can also be verydangerous. Some cooled lava of this sort can resemble jagged pieces of glass.Wear good, solid hiking boots on the mountain – never go barefoot. Be sure of

your step.

Lahars and floods – Be careful when crossing lahars (debris flows), for they can



gush in large and small floods.

Gases – Avoid areas where volcanic gas is released. Carbon dioxide, sulfurdioxide, and hydrogen sulfide can kill quickly and silently. You may not be able to hold your breath long enough. If you see a location around an active volcanowith dead vegetation, carcasses, or bones, do not enter it.

Geothermal areas – hot springs, mud pots, and geysers are also very interesting,but don’t go across unexplored areas that contain many of them. Stay on markedtrails, because the thin silica crusts over boiling pools can break if steppedupon. If you Fall in, it can potentially cause third-degree burns or even death.

Before an Eruption Occurs:

Discover whether there are volcanic hazards in the area likely to affect you.

If you live in an active volcanic zone, always assume that you may have to dealwith the effects of an eruption.

If you live in an area that could experience a lava flow during a volcaniceruption, know a quick route to safe ground.

If Vulcanologists agree that a life-threatening eruption is likely to takeplace, a Civil Defense Emergency will be declared and the danger area evacuated. Listen to your radio or TV if all is working, for information.

During an Eruption:

Save water in your bath, basin, containers or cylinders at an early stage –supplies may become polluted.

Stay indoors as much as possible.

Wear mask and goggles if you go outside, to keep volcanic ash out of your eyesand lungs.

Take your outdoor clothing off before entering a building, volcanic ash isdifficult to get rid of.

Take your Getaway Kit with you if you have to leave. Turn electricity and gasoff at the mains. If you turn gas off, have a professional check for leaks incase of damage before turning gas on again.

Keep below ridge lines in hilly terrain, the hills will offer some protectionfrom flying volcanic debris. A good pre-planned emergency plan should account for this possibility andprovide alternative routes.

Near Earth Objects (NEO’s)

A reasonably large asteroid of 200 meters (600 feet) in diameter crashing intothe Atlantic Ocean could create a tsunami (a giant tidal wave) that would sinkboth Britain and the entire East Coast of the United States within minutes. If



an asteroid at least 1 kilometer in size hit Earth, it would cause a dust cloudwhich would block out sunlight for at least a year and lead to a deep worldwidewinter, exhausting food supplies.So this threat is real, but the chances of an NEO over one kilometer (3,000feet) long hitting the Earth soon are practically 1-100. Even so you do need tohave an contingency plan in place if this was to happen. The evidence of impactis all around us. But we will focus on the smaller car size asteroids in this

section, because if there was a massive asteroid heading our way we would begiven advanced warning (hopefully).

So what do you doFor a land impact, it can be said that an object of roughly 75 meters (225 feet) diameter can probably destroy a city and a 160-meter (480-foot) object candestroy a large urban area. If there is an expecting meteor shower, stay tunedto local government officials and monitor the sky.Impacts from smaller object are almost impossible to predict the impact zone

If you live near a cave system, you may want to go and set up a temporaryshelter there, or if you live in the city, go to the lowest point of thebuilding (in an emergency, but not recommended due to possible buildingcollapse). Other possibilities are:Nuclear fallout sheltersSteel structuresSubway systemsDo not:Stay outside during a meteor stormStay on the top of buildingsGo to the debris of the MeteorAlways have your survival stash available

Extreme Cold While people do die in their homes due to bitter winter weather, these deathsare often caused by kerosene heaters or other sources of heat. Fire is a dangerwith any secondary heat source, including wood stoves, fireplaces, kerosene,propane and electric heaters, but they can be managed to reduce fire hazards.Carbon monoxide poisoning is also a concern which must be considered when usinguntraditional heat sources, such as gathering around the gas oven and openingthe door.

Another danger is freezing to death if the power fails. People often think they will be OK because they have a gas or oil furnace. This is a fallacy, becausethe gas furnace needs an electric fan to move warm air throughout your housewhile even the oil furnace probably has an electric starter and/or fuel pump.

A secondary source of heat is important, and wood stoves are probably the mostefficient. While fire places send much of the heat up the chimney they sharewith wood stoves the conveniences of being able to find fuel all around you,from books to furniture. (Let’s face it, most of have too much junk in ourhouses anyway.) You can also cook over them in a pinch, and when the blizzard is howling around your house, a cup of hot chocolate tastes twice as good andrestores the spirits.

Kerosene and propane heaters can also crank out the BTUs in an emergency butprobably require ventilation (check the manufacturer’s literature forspecifics).



A key to keeping warm with these back-up heat sources is not to try to heat theentire shelter. Gather everything you think you might need into a single spaceand close it off. Use any blankets you can spare over openings, if necessary toreduce drafts. Gather together under your comforters and share your body heat.

If you find yourself in open terrain, a snow cave will provide good shelter.

Find a drift and burrow a tunnel into the side for about 60 cm (24 in) thenbuild your chamber. The entrance of the tunnel should lead to the lowest levelof you chamber where the cooking and storage of equipment will be. A minimum oftwo ventilating holes are necessary, preferably one in the roof and one in thedoor.

Extreme Heat Prepare ahead of time for the hottest days that may come. Freeze gallons ofwater in big blocks of ice if you have a large freezer (like we discussed in the

previous chapters). Refilling plastic gallon water bottles with tap water andfreezing works well. The larger the blocks of ice you have the longer they willtake to melt when you need them so go for gallon size containers if you have the freezer space. These blocks of ice can be used to cool a fragile person byplacing on a thick towel in a shallow pan and fanning the air with a hand heldfan over the ice and over the persons head and neck area. They can also be usedby wrapping them in a pillow case and placing them around the head, in thearmpit area, and in the groin area. Be extremely cautious not to allow the iceto contact the skin. Place several layers of material between the skin and iceto prevent frostbite and check every few minutes to make sure you are notfreezing the tissue.

Symptoms of dehydration It is very important to recognize the first dehydration symptoms and act beforeyour state becomes serious. Described below are the most common first symptomsof dehydration: Fatigue

Dark urine with a very strong odor

Low urine output

Emotional instabilityDelayed capillary refill in fingernail beds

Loss of skin elasticity

Trench line down center of tongue

Thirst Avoid overheating When you overheat, your body starts to sweat. This may be good because naturally

the body is trying to cool itself, but overtime too much sweat wastes yourprecious water supply. Always adjust your clothing so that you don’t sweat toomuch. Open your jacket a little bit or remove an inner layer of your clothing.



Wear loose clothes

Do not expose your body directly to the sun Protect your head

Find time to rest under a shaded area

If you’re wearing your clothes too tight you may restrict blood circulation. Itcan also decrease the volume of air between the layers, which reduces thecooling value.

Solar Radiation On Earth, solar radiation is obvious as daylight when the sun is above thehorizon. This is during daytime, and also in summer near the poles at night, but

not at all in winter near the poles. When the direct radiation is not blocked by clouds, it is experienced as sunshine, combining the perception of bright whitelight (sunlight in the strict sense) and warming. The warming on the body andsurfaces of other objects is distinguished from the increase in air temperature. Increased solar rays could possibly happen here on Earth, and you need to dowhat ever necessary to stay out of the Sun during the day. If there is apossible Red/Brown Dwarf the solar ray can be amplified ten fold as the objectgets closer to Earth. So what do you do

Previously mentioned, make sure to stay out of direct sunlight, or if you feelimmediate warming to your skin you need to seek cover. This will not protect you fully but lessen the amount of radiation you receive.

Seek your shelter; preferably a cave or underground structure will help with the defense Put on your PPE if you need to venture out during the day (see the next chapter)

Polar Reversal/Shift In the next few years, polar reversal will take place on earth. This couldpossibly mean that the North Pole will be changed into the South Pole and Southto North. The science can only be explained by the fact that the earth willstart rotating in the opposite direction, together with a huge disaster ofunknown proportions. Or the poles could actually shift positions by a few mileswhich would still cause unwanted disasters. See previous disasters which would be caused by this shift (minus the asteroids)

Riot/Civil Disaster

After a disaster, you may have to protect your home and belongings from looters.



Sure, they’ll probably march out the National Guard, but like the police, theycan’t be everywhere all the time. Just as you are assuming responsibility foryour survival by reading this guide, you’ll need to assume responsibility forprotecting yourself from human predators.

Tsunami

A tsunami is a series of destructive and very dangerous waves that result fromearthquake activity or some other type of underwater disturbance (meteorite,landslide, underwater volcanic activity etc.). In order to survive a tsunami,you must be prepared, vigilant, and calm.

Your at risk if:

Your home, school, or workplace is in a coastal region, near the sea The elevation of your home, school or workplace is at sea level or fairly lowand on flat

or only slightly elevated land. If you don’t know the elevation level of yourhome, school or workplace, find out There are warning signs indicating that your area is prone to tsunamis Your home, school, workplace etc. buildings are not tsunami resistant Prepare in advance. If your research demonstrates that you are at risk, prepareboth an evacuation plan and your survival stash. Natural warnings can help to indicate the imminent arrival of a tsunami. Beaware that in many cases, these may be the only warnings you will get in thecoming years. Be self-responsible and keep you and your family, friends and

colleagues safe. Natural signs that herald the possibility of a coming tsunamiinclude: An earthquake: If you live in a coastal zone (by the sea), the occurrence of anearthquake should be immediate cause for alarm and evasive action.

Rumbling under the ground: Even if there is no actual “earthquake” but you canperceive sizable rumbling under the ground, heed this warning.

A rapid rise and fall in coastal waters. If the sea suddenly recedes, leavingbare sand, this is a major warning sign that there is about to be a sudden surge of water inland.

Watch for animals leaving the area or behaving abnormally, such as trying toseek human shelter or grouping together in ways they would not normally do. Take action If a tsunami is likely to make landfall on your coastal region, reactimmediately. Put into place the Evacuation Plan.

Move immediate movement away from the coast, lagoons or other bodies of waternext to the coast is essential.

Head inland: This means going up to higher ground and even into hills ormountains.



Climb high: If you cannot head inland because you are trapped, head up. Although not ideal, if this is your only option, choose a high, sturdy and solid building and climb up it. Go as high as you possibly can, even onto the roof or sturdytrees.

React quickly if you are stranded in the water. If you did not manage toevacuate but find yourself caught up in the tsunami, there are things that youcan do to try and survive:

Grab onto something that floats Abandon belongings Keep away for at least half a day, if not longer. A tsunami comes in waves

Try to get reliable information

A good pre-planned emergency plan should account for this possibility andprovide alternative routes. Go into survival mode and be prepared for anythingelse that could happen, do not let your guard down.

Electricity Shortage We have lived without it in the past, and we can live without it now.

That is simple to say when we rely so heavily on the use of electricity. It just make our lives that much easier, so in the event of a disaster and after you

have made it to a safe haven, it is time now to review the basics.

Generators are a good way to provide energy, but awfully hard to lug around andare dependant upon a natural resource that may or may not be readily available.So you should plan for the worst, break out the matches.

Alien Invasion At the time this survival guide was written, there is no information on how tomaintain your existence if alien invaders showed up to visit. With that said,2012 Online recommends hiding.

Chapter 4: How To Fires The ability to construct and know how to make a fire can make the differencebetween life and death in a survival situation. Fire making is one of the mostvital survival skills. You should practice and learn different methods so youknow how to start a fire anywhere, and under any condition. Several needs: A fire can fulfill several needs. It can keep you warm and dry. You can use it

to cook food, purify water and to sterilize bandages. It can scare awaydangerous animals and its smoke can keeps flying insects at bay.



To make a fire you have to understand that there are three components needed:air, heat and fuel. The correct ratio of these components is very important fora fire to burn at its greatest capability Preparation You will have to decide what site and arrangement to use. Before building a fire

consider: The area (terrain and climate) in which you are operatingThe materials and tools availableTime: how much time you haveNeed: why you need a fireSecurity: do you want unwanted attention Look for a dry spot that: Is protected from the wind

Is suitably placed in relation to your shelter (if any)Will concentrate the heat in the direction you desireHas a supply of wood or other fuel available

If you are in a wooded or brush-covered area, clear the brush and scrape thesurface soil from the spot you have selected. Clear a circle at least 1 meter in diameter so there is little chance of the fire spreading. If time allows,construct a fire wall using logs or rocks. This wall will help to reflectordirect the heat where you want it. It will also reduce flying sparks and cutdown on the amount of wind blowing into the fire. However, you will need enough

wind to keep the fire burning. In some situations, you may find that anunderground fireplace will best meet your needs. It conceals the fire and serves well for cooking food. To make an underground fireplace: Dig a hole in the ground.

On the upwind side of this hole, poke or dig a large connecting hole forventilation.

Build your fire in the hole Battery Use a battery to generate a spark. Use of this method depends on the type ofbattery available. Attach a wire to each terminal. Touch the ends of the barewires together next to the tinder so the sparks will ignite it. Flint and Steel The direct spark method is the easiest of the primitive methods to use. Theflint and steel method is the most reliable of the direct spark methods. Strikea flint or other hard, sharp-edged rock edge with a piece of carbon steel(stainless steel will not produce a good spark). This method requires aloose-jointed wrist and practice. When a spark has caught in the tinder, blow on

it. The spark will spread and burst into flames.



Fire-Plow The fire-plow is a friction method of ignition. You rub a hardwood shaft against a softer wood base. To use this method, cut a straight groove in the base andplow the blunt tip of the shaft up and down the groove. The plowing action ofthe shaft pushes out small particles of wood fibers. Then, as you apply more

pressure on each stroke, the friction ignites the wood particles.

Shelters If you find yourself not around any structures or your survival shelter, or ifit’s not safe, a temporary shelter may be raised up in the wilderness. A smallshelter which is insulated from the bottom, protected from the elements andcontains a fire is extremely important in your survival situation. Beforebuilding your shelter be sure that the surrounding area provides the materialsneeded to build a good fire, and a good water source.

Wilderness shelters may include:

1. Natural shelters such as caves and overhanging cliffs. When exploring apossible shelter tie a piece of string to the outer mouth of the cave to ensureyou will be able to find your way out. Keep in mind that these caves may already be occupied. If you do use a cave for shelter, build your fire near its mouth to prevent animals from entering.

2. Enlarge the natural pit under a fallen tree and line it with bark or treeboughs

3. Near a rocky coastal area, build a rock shelter in the shape of a U, covering the roof with driftwood and a tarp or even seaweed for protection

First Aid If an accident occurs in the wilderness it will be your responsibility to dealwith the situation. The specific sequence of actions when dealing with thissituation is:

Remain calm, providing your patient with quiet, efficient first aid treatment Keep the person warm and lying down. Do not move this injured person until youhave discovered the extent of the injuries Start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately if the injured person is notbreathing Stop any bleeding Watch carefully for signs of shock Check for cuts, fractures, breaks and injuries to the head, neck or spine

Do not allow people to crowd the injured person Do not remove clothing unless it is imperative



Decide if the person can be moved to a proper medical facility. If this is notpossible, prepare a suitable living area in which shelter, heat and food areprovided

Shock

Shock is a depression of all of the body processes and may follow any injuryregardless of how minor. Factors such as hemorrhage, cold and pain willintensify shock. When experiencing shock the patient will feel weak and mayfaint. The skin becomes cold and clammy and the pulse, weak and rapid. Shock can be more serious than the injury itself.

Use the following method to prevent and control shock:

1. If there are no head or chest injuries, place the patient on his/her backwith the head and chest lower than the legs. This will help the blood circulate

to the brain, heart, lungs and other major organs.

2. If severe head and chest injuries are present elevate the upper body. Ifchest injuries are present, elevate the injured side to assist in thefunctioning of the uninjured lung.

3. If the injured person becomes unconscious, place him/her in a face downposition to prevent choking on blood, vomit or the tongue.

4. Keep your patient warm and under shelter.

Stopped Breathing

If breathing has stopped, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Place the patienton his/her back and follow these steps:

1. To open the airway lift the person’s neck and tilt the head back 2. Keep the neck elevated; pinch the nostrils to prevent air leakage 3. Place your mouth completely around the personI have been a firm believer on and off for the past 10 years, and until recently I have not had much thought as to what if… So my turning point was therealization that the Earth goes through cycles (that is what humans can relateto) and this is prevalent throughout our history. Is it possible that theancient civilizations are all wrong about a cyclic turn of events for our worldin the coming years? Yes. With that comes the other side, why would so manypeople devote their lives to understanding the complex universe that is stillindubitably undiscovered today. Posted in 2012 Asteroid Tags: 2012, Ample Number, Collaboration, December 21 2012, Earthquakes, Extreme Situations, First Aid Training, First Aid TrainingCourse, Floods, Gamma Radiation, Guide, Hurricanes, Information Purposes,Minimal Requirements, Paranoia, Pole Shift, Step In The Right Direction,Survival, Survival Guide, Survival Situation, Survival Skills, Survivalist,

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