29 Tips That Could Save Your Life.

Stuff to remember in times of crisis.

Published 2 years ago in Ftw

Stuff to remember in times of crisis.

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If your vomit ever looks like coffee grounds, you are bleeding internally and need to go to the ER immediately.

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For bears there is a rhyme. If it's black, fight back. If it's brown, lie down. If it's white, say good night. In the case of black bears they're generally smaller. If one is attacking you then you have a chance of survival by fighting back. You'll probably be in awful shape but you'll live. In the case of a brown bear, it's best to show it that you are not a threat to it or it's cubs. Lie down, protect your neck and head. Make sure it's gone before getting back up. In the case of polar bears things are very different. If you notice a polar bear hunting you then it's already too late. Make peace with your gods because you are going to die.

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if you ever need someone to call 911, make sure you specifically point someone out of the crowd of people. "you in the red shirt, call 911". if you don't, nobody will because they assume someone else will

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If he (or she) hits you, leave. No second chances. Ask for help when you need it. If you don't get it, ask someone else.

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CPR should be done hard enough that you break ribs and done to the same tempo as "Staying alive"

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Heart attack pain for women is often different than men. The classic symptoms of chest pains radiating down your left arm isn’t what most women feel. It’s often a chest tightness, horrible gastric reflux feeling, and an impending sense of doom. It’s also described as the worst pain you’ve ever felt and women don’t go to the dr for it bc “childbirth was worse” etc. So women, don’t ignore any sort of tightness, pressure, or twinges in your chest.

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Driving tired is just as dangerous as driving drunk. I got up at 4 am to make a 7 am flight from Toronto to LA, but I got bumped, and routed via Vancouver instead. Instead of getting into LA at 11 am local time, I ended up getting in at 4 pm, and hit a massive traffic jam heading south. This was before cell phones so I had no traffic info that I understood, and I just stayed on the highway. By the time I turned off the highway, I'd been up for 20 hours. I could feel my head falling as I micronapped and jerked awake, but I had only a few miles to go, so I kept going. Bad move. Another micronap, crossed the median, and hit another car. Just a broken foot for me, and a few bruises for her, but it could have been much much worse. If you're that tired, pull off and sleep.

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In the US, by law, every cell tower has to receive and connect 911 calls. It’s entirely possible that your cellphone says “no signal,” because you’re not in range of your specific network and you have roaming turned off, but if needed you could call 911 without any issue at all.

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If a service dog comes up to you, follow them. Service dogs will only leave their owners as a last ditch effort for help.

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When travelling, always keep enough cash to buy a ticket back home and hide it somewhere safe, like inside your shoes or a secret pocket. That way you can return home even if you're robbed.

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If you're driving somewhere and it's cold out, bring a coat. Even if your car is warm, something could happen that would prevent the heat from working, and you'll become a popsicle real quick.

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An obvious and simple one but ..it's saved me on numerous occasions. Trust your instincts and your gut when it says "Don't do it" "Something doesn't feel right" We sometimes forget to trust our own selves.

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Always keep some extra bottles of water in a car door pockets for emergencies.

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If you smell fish in your house, it could be the start of an electrical fire.

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Never combine cleaning products. For example combining bleach and ammonia creates chloramine gas which can kill you if inhaled.

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Choking is silent. All a choking person can do to signal distress is sign for it.

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If someone is drowning do not dive in to save them, throw something that floats.

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Don't panic. It only takes a second or two to gather your wits and make decisions.

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If someone is too hot (heat exhaustion, heat stroke) do not give them cold water and do not suddenly move them to a cold area. Give them room temp water and try to cool them gradually. You will send some into shock by suddenly intoducing them to the cold

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If you are a kid for the love of everything good don't play with stray dogs they might be fighting dogs and could very much mull you so be careful.

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If you live in an area of extreme temps, keep stuff in your car in case you break down and can't get help immediately. For any temp - water and high density food such as protein bars. For cold - a sleeping bag or blanket For heat - more water and something to make shade.

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How to spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else. YOU NEED TO THINK AND ACT F.A.S.T Face: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped? Arms: Can the person raise both arms? Speech: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Time: Time to call the emergency services to get the person the medical attention they need

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If you feel something is wrong inside of you, call your doctor/hospital immediately. Don’t self-diagnose and let it fester for days or months.

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produce food is incredibly cheap and needs very little skill to properly utilize

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don't swim in rivers. the current can be deceptively strong, and there can be swirling eddies and whirlpools that can f**k up even the best swimmer. ditto lakes, honestly. and oceans are self-evidently dangerous.