Are you the victim of a natural disaster? Perhaps you got lost in the woods. When disaster strikes-- you have some very basic priorities. What are they?

• Fire-- You need to be warm and fast because hypothermia can set in and be deadly in minutes or hours
• Shelter-- Next, exposure to the elements can be more than uncomfortable, it be can kill you in hours or a couple of days
• Water-- Without drinkable water, you have just a few days to live (Disaster Strikes: How to Purify Water)
• Food-- You can go without food for about a week or two
• Supplies-- Once you have met the above priority items, it is time to gather more supplies of the above-- I would start with wood or other fuel for my fire
• Communications-- Finally, find a way to communicate or signal for help or assistance

Clearly, I listed these in order of priority.  Make sure you know your priorities in the event of an emergency.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.