SAS 119 – Moving on Waterways

A wide river will be easier to float on than to walk beside. Long-term survivors should experiment with making canoes by burning out the centre of a tree trunk or covering a frame of willow with birch bark or skins.

SAS 119 - Moving on Waterways

SAS 119 – Moving on Waterways

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SAS 123 - Sea Survival
Swim slowly and steadily. If abandoning a sinking boat or aircraft get upwind and stay clear of it. Keep away from any fuel slick. If forced to swim through flames, jump in feet first and up wind. Swim into the wind using breast stroke. Splash flames away from head to make breathing holes.
SAS 178 - Disaster Strategy, Flood, Tsunami & Avalanche
A tsunami or tidal wave is linked with an earthquake beneath the ocean, creating a series of waves which can reach more than 30m. Not all earthquakes cause tsunami, but any earthquake could.
SAS 043 - Desert & Tropical Plants
Growing tip, enclosed by crown of leaves or bases of leaf stems, is edible in most palms - eat if not too bitter. Avoid fruit unless positively identified. 
SAS 179 - Disaster Strategy & Hurricane
A hurricane is a wind of high speed - above force 12 on the Beaufort scale - which brings torrential rain and can destroy any flimsy structures. It is a tropical form of cyclone, which in more temperate latitudes would be prevented from developing in the upper levels of the air by the prevailing westerly winds.
PS Emergency Preparedness Checklist (1)
Whenever fiasco strikes, you should not have much chance to act. Plan now for a sudden crisis. Memorize how to ensure your self and adapt to any sort of debacle by arranging ahead. 
SAS 085 - Fire
Firelighting with Chemicals: The mixture containing Potassium Chlorate and sugar, Potassium permanganate and sugar and sodum chlorate and sugar are the perfect mixtures for the Camp Craft.
SAS 099 - Knots
Simple Knots: These ties are briskly made and will help you perceive the more convoluted ties that accompany. Overhead Knot: Make a circle and pass the live close over through it. Overhead Loop: Fixed circle for tossing over a projection. Twofold the finish of rope and tie overhand tie with the circle. 
SAS 004 - Survival Kit
The survival kit should contain the Beta light, Snare wire, Flexible saw, a medical kit that contains, Analgesic, Intestinal Sedative, Antibiotic, Antihistamine, Water Sterilising tablets, Anti-malaria tablets, Potassium permanganate, Surgical Blades, Butterfly sutures, plasters. In addition to these a waterproof pouch, Solid fuel tablets, Signal flares would be beneficial. 
SAS 120 - Moving on Waterways
Moving on the waterways needs to be done very carefully. A large group will need several rafts. The first should carry no equipment or provisions, just the fittest group members to act as lookouts and warn of hazards. Waterfalls and rapids are often indicated by spray or mist. They can also be heard for some distance. If in doubt, moor the raft and reconnoitre on foot.
PS Family Supply Kit (2)
The image in the post shows the six basics that one should stock in the home before even a disaster takes place. They should stock water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding.
SAS 182 - Disaster Strategy & Earthquake
After the Earthquake: Check yourself and others for injuries. Apply first aid if necessary. Rupture of sewage systems, contamination of water and the hazards of the bodies trapped in the wreckage can all make the risk of disease as deadly as the earthquake itself. Bury all corpses, animal and human. take special precautions over sanitation and personal hygiene.
SAS 075 - Building Shelter
The snappiest sort to erect has several or more plots underpin posts, tied where they cross to make a cone. They might be tied on the ground and lifted into spot before blanket with stows away, birch bark, or sheeting. 
SAS 147 - First Aid & Fractures
Types of Fracture: If no medical help is expected, reduce closed fractures as soon as possible after injury by applying traction, then splint and immobilise the whole length of the limb. Splints can be pieces of wood, rools of newspaper, ski sticks, etc.
How to Perform a Tracheotomy
This strategy, particularly called a cricothyroidotomy, ought to be undertaken just when an individual with a throat obstacle is not fit to inhale to any detectable degree, no panting sounds, no hacking, and just after you have endeavored to perform the Heimlich Maneuver several times without dislodging the obstacles.  
SAS 019 - Terrain Dangers
Some of the areas of danger on the terrains are the avalanches. They are a serious hazard in all high mountian regions. Most seashores offer abundant sources of food and excellent prospects for survival. 
SAS 158 - Diseases & Natural Medicine
Natural medicine or Natural remedies can be used when medical supplies are exhausted, or to supplement your store. Urine can be used as an antiseptic to wash out wounds. Maggots will keep a wound open and clean until better treatment can be given.
SAS 141 - First Aid & Choking
Holger Nielson Method of Respiration: Use to resuscitate a drowning victim if mouth to mouth not possible. Face-down position allows liquids to flow freely from mouth without choking the patient. Lay victim face-down, head turned to one side, arms bent, forehead resting on hands. Loosen tight garments, clear mouth of weed, mud etc and ensure tongue is brought forward.
PS Emergency Preparedness Checklist (4)
In a debacle, normal things in the home can create harm and harm. Whatever can move, fall, break or create a blaze is a possible peril. Repair faulty electrical wiring and cracked gas associations. Affix retires securely and support overhead light apparatuses.