Reference and Education: Survival and Emergency Articles from EzineArticles.com EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles First Aid When It's Cold Outside 17 Mar 2010 at 6:15pm In any outdoor situation, cold is one of the most insidious enemies that you will face. The cold saps your will and makes you sluggish and lazy. First Aid When It Is Hot Outside 17 Mar 2010 at 6:01pm The human body, like most machines, has a certain optimal temperature range within which it performs the best. If you go above or below this range, you start to run into problems, and that is where your first aid skills can be very important. Create Reserves That Support You 17 Mar 2010 at 5:37pm Those of us living on the Northern Coast of California know very well the importance of emergency supplies for power outages and earthquakes. But how many of us have reserves that support us in all of our business and personal lives? Women's Self-Defense Via Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 17 Mar 2010 at 12:22pm Every other day in Washington, DC, the nation's capital, a woman is forcibly raped. The typical reaction among females in the past might be to avoid "bad areas," not to walk or jog alone at night, etc. -- essentially giving in to the legitimate fear that comes with living in a crime-ridden city. Listening to Fear 17 Mar 2010 at 12:03pm Listening and paying attention to gut-level feelings can save your life. When we use our experiences to help us navigate the potential dangers in our environment, we create a vehicle for our senses to aid us in everyday survival. Life becomes more meaningful, and we feel more alive and in control. New Pepper Gun Offers Accuracy and Distance For Personal Protection 16 Mar 2010 at 6:40pm A lot of women like to carry pepper spray or mace for self defense purposes. Because of the popularity of this type of spray, manufacturers are coming up with new methods of delivery that make it even easier to use. Suggestions For an Emergency Preparedness Kit 16 Mar 2010 at 4:31pm With all the recent natural disasters over the last several years I started to think about what would happen it one of these happened near my home. I looked around my house and soon realized that I was in no way ready to meet one of these emergency situations is they occurred. AED First Aid Training Through AED and CPR Courses 16 Mar 2010 at 12:34pm First aid training in conjunction with CPR and AED training all go hand in hand and even though AED machines pretty much tell you what to do step by step, the operator of the machinery needs to know that it is indeed the correct time to utilize this. In other words is he sure that this person is having cardiac arrest? Should You Tell Others About Your Bug Out Location? 16 Mar 2010 at 8:59am Many debate whether or not it's a good idea to reveal that you have a bug out location. Giving away the exact location isn't good practice, but revealing that you have one might become a teaching tool. A Assisted Opening Knives Are Survival Tools 15 Mar 2010 at 4:13pm A assisted opening knife is a knife that has been fitted with a opening mechanism and is simpler to open than normal folding knives. These knives can have a ridge or thumb stud as well as a hole that provides your thumb traction. By pressing outwards, the blade starts to extend and unfold. Do You Have a Torch Secured With Your Emergency Tools? 15 Mar 2010 at 3:10pm No security kit is complete with a torch. This is also called a flashlight in some countries. How to Read a Compass 15 Mar 2010 at 2:07pm When you are taking a hike, it is good to know where you are headed. Even if you are just walking, biking, or traveling by car, a compass can be an invaluable tool when there aren't any signs or maps around. When you aren't sure which way you need to go, a compass can point you in the right direction. Surviving Through Knowledge - A 2012 Contact Review 12 Mar 2010 at 10:43pm Even before the start of the 21st century, advocates of conspiracy theories and those who believe that spirituality and science are in harmony, already knew that there will come a day that the world will come to an end. Certain events just like the ones stated above will occur and no one could definitely prevent that. Discover How to Protect Your Family Using Spy Equipment 12 Mar 2010 at 8:16pm Most of us would probably never think about buying spy equipment. What does it have to do with protecting your family anyway, right? See. Never Too Soon to Plan For a Tsunami 12 Mar 2010 at 5:48pm Pacific Ocean-wide concerns led to the west coast of the USA and Canada preparing for potential after effects, while Hawaii and other Pacific island communities were put on full alert. Ultimately, the levels of damage and impact were, thankfully, minimal or non existent, and tsunami warnings were relaxed once it was clear that the threat was over.