What to do when natural disasters strike

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golok

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Most of us who have not been caught in the maelstrom of a fierce hurricane can only imagine what we would or could do when death stares at us right at the eyeball level.

Few of us would really know what to do when the fingers of death emerge from an extraordinarily strong twister and start pulling at us even as we cling on to the nearest tree or stationary car or whatever that's available.

I would really like to know what are some of the life-saving tips I need to know in an emergency situation like that. Situations like flash floods, hurricanes, twisters, or just plain bushfire.

There must be some important things or principles that can be applied to all these natural disaster situations which, if remembered and applied, can save my life and maybe others' as well.
 
As an avid hiker and outdoorsman (not a hunter!) I have developed the habit of keeping a backpack ready to go. I've been known to decide to get outside on a whim, and don't always want to take the time to "get ready." My pack has everything I would need to spend a day or two in the woods with the exception of fresh water, but it does have a couple water bottles that all I need to do is fill at the sink. First aid supplies, maps, compasses, flashlights, extra batteries, folding saw, 50' rope, extra outdoor knife, energy bars, trail mix, matches, rain gear, toilet paper, etc. If something was to happen I would feel very confident grabing my pack and heading out, knowing I had everything I needed for a couple days. I know of several other people that keep similar packs handy - just in case.....
 
BOB & supplies are all nice and can be neceassary.
However, the one thing that is never mentioned
and seldom considered is the required personal
records that establish your identity and owner-
ship of property.

I never used to think about them either. That is
until the tornado that hit Oklahoma a few years
ago. Many of those folk's lost EVERYTHING. But
the one item that gave them the toughest go was
the lack of papers for everything from birth to
house / car insurance. If you live in Europe or
elsewhere these papers are second nature to what
you carry.

So I've started to carry notarized copies of all
my really important papers (reduced size) in a sealed plastic bag with my BOB.

Shouldn't you:eek:
 
When a big cyclone hits up North, everybody bunks down in the local pub (which is cyclone proof of course) and proceeds to get extremely wasted. The whole thing is an excuse for a big party. Not actually the most responsible behavour but then again this is the most extreme beer drinking culture that I've seen anywhere in the world.
 
preplanning is key to dealing with situations like these. If you're caught unprepared, all you can do is hang on and enjoy the ride while it lasts....
 
Prepare for the impossible and the improbable and you'll be prepared for the possible and the inevitable.

Oh, if you can't procure your own food in the bush, you may want to explore the different methods available to you. Long term survival is difficult under ideal conditions and if you can't feed yourself and your family, the odds can stack against you quickly.
 
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