What to Do During a Flood
Move to higher ground immediately and never walk or drive through floodwater — it's far more powerful than it looks.
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What To Do If
Step-by-step instructions for situations that catch you off guard: something is burning, leaking, rejected, lost, or suddenly went wrong. Each advice is a calm sequence of actions for a moment when thinking clearly is hardest.
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.
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Never Leave a Child or Pet in a Parked Car — Even for a Minute
There is no safe amount of time to leave a child or pet in a parked car — take them with you, every time.
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How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack
Stay calm, guide their breathing, and remind them it will pass — your steady presence is the most powerful help during a panic attack.
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Basic CPR Awareness — What Everyone Should Know
Push hard and fast on the center of the chest at 100-120 compressions per minute — imperfect CPR is infinitely better than no CPR at all.
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Secure Heavy Furniture to the Wall to Prevent Tipping
Anti-tip straps cost almost nothing and take minutes to install — anchor every heavy piece of furniture, especially around children.
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What to Do If a Child Swallows a Button Battery
A swallowed button battery can burn through tissue in 2 hours — go to the ER immediately and give honey every 10 minutes en route.
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If Your Hair Stands on End Outdoors, You Have Seconds to Act
Crouch low on the balls of your feet with feet together — never lie flat — and get away from trees, water, and metal.
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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.
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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.
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Carbon Monoxide — the Silent Danger in Your Home
Install CO detectors on every floor, know the flu-like symptoms, and never run engines or generators indoors — this invisible gas kills silently.
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What to Do When You Need to Defrost Meat Fast but Safely
Thaw meat safely by submerging in cold water (sealed, changed every 30 min) — never hot water, and cook immediately after.
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Never Mix Bleach and Ammonia
Bleach plus ammonia makes toxic gas — read labels, never mix cleaners, and leave the room immediately if you do.
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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.
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A Knocked-Out Tooth Can Be Saved — You Have 30 Minutes
Pick up a knocked-out tooth by the crown, keep it in milk, and get to a dentist within 30 minutes to save it.
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What to Do If Food Tastes Flat Even After Seasoning
When food tastes flat despite salt, add acid (lemon, vinegar), then try fat (butter, oil), then umami (soy sauce, parmesan).
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What to Do If You Burned the Bottom of the Pot
Boil water with baking soda in the burnt pot for 15 minutes — the char lifts off without scrubbing.
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What to Do During a Severe Allergic Reaction
Use the EpiPen first, call emergency services immediately, and keep the person lying down — anaphylaxis can return after initial treatment.
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