Advice (Part 1)
The only person you can count on is...
YOURSELF
As a crisis evolves remember the four letters in the acronym....
STOP
What kind of weather can impact your survival?
-Snow
-Rain
-High wind
-Cold or hot temperatures
Define "dehydration"
Occurs when someone doesn't have enough water to carry out normal functions
______ happens when when insufficient quantities of water are consumed.
Dehydration
In advice #4, the S stands for
Stop whatever it is you are doing
What is one example of how someone can become stranded?
-Car breaks down
-ATV topples over
-Horse bucks you off
Define "element"
a part or aspect of something
The three elements of the fire triangle
Oxygen, fuel, and a source of heat
In advice #4, the T stands for
Think about your situation as objectively as you can.
What is one example of how someone can become lost?
- Not having a map, compass, or GPS
Define "conserve"
to save or protect from harm
What are at least 2 of the five contingencies?
1. Becoming lost
2. Darkness
3. Stranded
4. Illness or injury
5. Weather
In advice #4, the O stands for
Observe the area you are in.
Desire means you must _____ to survive.
Want
Define "procure"
Obtain, get, acquire, or gather
1. Pain
2. Cold
3. Thirst
4. Hunger
5. Fatigue
6. Boredom/loneliness
7. Unwillingness to stay put
7.
In advice #4, the P stands for
Plan your next move carefully.
Be ______ until rescued.
Patient
Define "thinking objectively"
thinking in a manner that is based on facts and not personal feelings