Outdoor: staying safe outside

Emergencies Lost in the wild: what to do What to do if you get lost in the mountains or the woods: stop and think (STOP), call for help, stay put, protect yourself from the cold, make a simple shelter and signal so you can be found.
Water Emergency water purification Four ways to make contaminated tap water, well water or rainwater safe. What each method removes and what it doesn't, with exact amounts.
Water Equipment Water filters: what to choose Filter jug, under-sink filter, reverse osmosis, portable or gravity filter. What each removes, what it costs to maintain and which make sense in a crisis.
Water Equipment Water purification tablets We compare water purification tablets and drops: chlorine dioxide, NaDCC (chlorine), chlorine with silver and iodine. Which germs they kill, how long to wait, how they taste, shelf life and who shouldn't use them.
Energy Equipment Headlamps and lanterns Which lights are worth it for a power outage or a go bag: headlamps, flashlights, camping lanterns and rechargeable emergency bulbs. Lumens, runtime, AA vs. rechargeable batteries, water resistance.
Energy Equipment Emergency radios Why a battery, hand-crank or solar radio is one of the most important items in an emergency kit, which bands you need (FM, AM, NOAA weather), which power sources, which features are worth it and how to find official stations.
Health Hypothermia and frostbite How to recognize hypothermia and frostbite in adults, children and older people, what to do until help arrives, what never to do (rubbing with snow, alcohol, direct heat) and how to protect yourself in extreme cold, a winter power cut or stuck in a car.
Health Heatstroke and dehydration How to recognize heat exhaustion, heatstroke and dehydration in adults, children and older people, what to do immediately and when to call for help. Plus how to prevent them during a heatwave.
Health Bites and stings What to do about a tick, a wasp or bee sting, a dog bite or a snake bite: how to remove a tick properly, how to recognize a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), when to see a doctor about rabies, and what never to do.
Health Checklist First aid kit checklist The complete checklist for a family first aid kit, by category: dressings, instruments, antiseptics and common medicines. Plus what to add for children and for emergencies.
Emergencies Thunderstorms, wind and hail How to prepare for summer storms, what to do when a severe thunderstorm hits at home, on the street, in a car or on a mountain, how to stay safe from lightning and hail, and what to check afterwards.
Emergencies Wildfire preparedness How to prepare your home and yard for wildfires: defensible space zones, roof and gutters, what to do about smoke, when to leave and what to do if fire catches you on the road.
Emergencies Stuck in a car in snow What to do if you're stranded in your car in a snowstorm: why you shouldn't walk off, how to keep warm without poisoning yourself, how long to run the engine, how to be seen and what to keep in the trunk all winter.
Emergencies Heatwave safety How to keep your home cool without air conditioning, how much to drink, how to recognize heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and what to do until the ambulance arrives.

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