What to Do During a Prolonged Power Outage
Keep the fridge closed, use flashlights not candles, run generators outdoors only, and unplug electronics before power returns.
20
Daily Life
Safety
First aid, emergencies, fraud prevention, and personal security. What to do when things go wrong — and how to prevent them.
107 advices
What to Do If You're Trapped in an Elevator
Press the alarm, call for help, and wait calmly — never try to force doors open or climb out of a stuck elevator.
11
How to Survive a Rip Current — Swim Parallel to Shore
Swim parallel to shore, not against the current — rip currents are narrow, and you only need to escape sideways.
6
If the Ocean Suddenly Pulls Back, Run to High Ground
A sudden ocean retreat means a tsunami is coming — run inland or uphill immediately without stopping for anything.
7
Never Touch or Approach a Downed Power Line
Stay at least 10 meters from any downed power line — the ground itself can carry lethal current without you touching the wire.
5
What to Do If You Encounter a Bear
Never run from a bear — play dead for grizzlies, fight back against black bears, and carry bear spray.
19
If You Are Lost in the Wilderness, Stop Moving
Stop moving the moment you realize you're lost — staying put at your last known position makes rescue dramatically faster.
8
How to Self-Rescue If You Fall Through Ice
Turn back the way you came, kick to horizontal, pull yourself onto the ice, then roll away — never stand up near the hole.
13
Don't Hide Under an Overpass During a Tornado
Overpasses funnel wind and debris to lethal speeds — a low ditch beside the road is significantly safer during a tornado.
8
Keep a Go-Bag for the First 24 Hours, Not the Apocalypse
A simple go-bag with 24-hour essentials near your door turns chaotic evacuations into calm departures.
13
Create a Household Emergency Plan Before You Need It
A five-minute conversation about meeting points, emergency contacts, and shutoff locations turns a family crisis into a coordinated response.
19
Set a Family Meeting Point Before an Evacuation
Two pre-agreed meeting points — one nearby, one further out — eliminate the worst part of an emergency: not knowing where your family is.
6
Keep Copies of Critical Documents in Two Places
Scan your critical documents and store copies in the cloud and with a trusted person — replacing originals without copies is a months-long ordeal.
12
Set Up Weather Alerts on Your Phone — It Takes 2 Minutes
Enable emergency alerts in your phone settings and add a weather app — 2 minutes of setup can give you hours of life-saving warning.
6
Write Emergency Contacts on a Physical Card in Your Wallet
A physical emergency card in your wallet speaks for you when your phone and your voice can't.
11
Set Up an ICE Contact — What Paramedics Look for First
Setting up ICE contacts and a Medical ID on your lock screen takes two minutes and helps rescuers when you can't help yourself.
22
Know Your Neighbors Before an Emergency
Your neighbors are your real first responders — knowing them before a crisis means nobody gets left behind.
6
Keep Three Days of Water Per Person at Home
Three days of stored water per person is the simplest emergency prep — and the one you'll be most grateful for.
6