Outdoor Safety

How to Fall Without Getting Hurt

By Ryn Gargulinski

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No matter how carefully we tread, once in awhile we’re going to fall down. The trick is to do it properly, without looking like a total idiot and, most importantly, without getting hurt. You’ll have milliseconds to execute the steps below, so ... more »

How to Make an Earthquake Survival Kit (Earthquake Preparedness Kit)

By Anthony Delgado

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Proper earthquake preparation is essential in surviving ‘The Big One’. Follow these simple steps meticulously, in order to assure that you will have the best chances at surviving an earthquake... more »

How to Make the Police Come Quickly

By Ryn Gargulinski

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We’ve all called 911 in the heat of an emergency only to sit and wait for the police to finally come. There are some surefire steps to make the police come quickly, but you have to execute them with finesse in order for them to work... more »

How to Navigate a Zebra Crossing

By Sonal Panse, eHow UK

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You can instantly recognize a Zebra Crossing from the black and white longitudinal markings across a road; at some places, where the road is very dark, only the white stripes are painted. The crossing has black-and-white striped poles with amber ... more »

How to Prepare for an Earthquake

By Anthony Delgado

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Proper earthquake preparation is essential in surviving ‘The Big One’. Follow these simple steps meticulously, in order to assure that you will have the best chances at surviving an earthquake... more »

How to Prevent Impacted Stools

By eHow Health Editor

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Many conditions can cause a person to become constipated. These conditions may be heightened when engaging in wilderness activities. Avoid constipation to prevent the more serious condition of impacted stool... more »

How to Safely Move a Patient or Loved One in a Wheelchair.

By Treciagayle

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Moving a patient or loved one in a wheelchair is a very serious endeavor, and not something to take lightly. Anytime you are taking responsibility for another person, you must be extra careful. This article will assist you to do the task as ... more »

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Citizens are taking a more active role in keeping themselves safe. Neighborhood watch groups are effective ways to this. Not only do they help to beat the punks on the street, but they forge strong ties with fellow neighbors and local law ... more »

How to Stay Safe in the Florida Sun during Spring Break

By Angie Shiflett

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Florida is one of the most visited destinations when it comes to Spring Break. This tropical state plays host to millions upon millions of college students each and every year. The most popular Spring Break cities in Florida include Panama City ... more »

How to Survive a Snow Day

By Beren deMotier

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A snow day! The decision is handed down, classes are cancelled, you face a day without child care for your kids and, baby, it’s cold outside. For those who live where a snow day is rare, and a survival plan not in place, it can be a test of your ... more »

How to Survive an Earthquake

By Anthony Delgado

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The key to earthquake survival is preparedness. Follow these steps and prepare meticulously, in order to assure that you will have the best chances at surviving an earthquake... more »

How to Avoid an Alligator Attack

By eHow Health Editor

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Alligators are indigenous to warm, tropical, swampy climates. Although fatal attacks on humans are rare, you should know how to keep yourself safe from attack if you venture into these climes. Follow the tips below... more »

How to Avoid Sunburn at Coachella 2007

By Kampy

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The desert climate of Indio, CA (where Coachella is held) is pretty consistent. Consistently HOT and SUNNY that is! At my first Coachella (2003) The weather was actually pretty nice, around 75 or 80 degrees (F) I think. But every year since then, ... more »

How to Be Safe Walking to Your Car in a Garage or Parking Lot

By kllmomof2

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To all the women out there......Here is what I do to protect myself when walking to my car by myself in a large parking lot... more »

How to Bundle up for Warmth

By kjones83

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When the weather gets cold, staying warm is important. By following these tips, you can have fun and stay safe when the snow starts to fall... more »

How to Disarm a Pistol

By Gump87

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This is an article on how to disarm a pistol from an armed assailant... more »

How to Ensure the Survival of a Young Child Lost in the Wilderness

By DogMan7

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Tragically you often hear a fatal story about a child lost in the wilderness. There are simple tactics you can teach a child of 3 to 7 years old about surviving in the woods until rescue occurs. Before your trip to a wilderness area, you can ... more »

How to Escape a Rip Tide Alive.

By JosephatInc

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Drowning sucks. Plus, bloated and blue dead bodies washing up on the beach turns the chicks off. Here's how you can keep it from happening to you... more »

How to Escape a Riptide

By rkayne

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A riptide is not as scary as it may seem, calmness is the key to survive. I have surfed for many years, so have met a few of them. Needless to say, I am writing this so I made it!.. more »

How to Fall Without Hurting Yourself

By Deana Case

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Falling can cause a minor injury. Falling incorrectly can make it worse. If you are slipping and it becomes obvious that you are going to fall down. Falling down correctly may keep you from hurting yourself worse... more »

How to Go to the Bathroom at Coachella

By Kampy

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I do it. You do it. Your mom does it. Dogs too! We ALL do it. Every day. I'm talking about going to the bathroom. Relieving yourself. Taking care of business. It's a simple, basic, bodily function. Unfortunately, in Coachella-land, not ... more »

How to Help Prevent Birds and Sea Life from Dying

By deepthinkin

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Let’s face it, we’re a throw-away society. And even though we may be conscientious about tossing our trash into the proper trash receptacles, not all of it stays there. If you live in a coastal community, you know that our beaches get trashed ... more »

How to Keep Your Skin Safe in Summer

By only1special1

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Over 1.3 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States. Here are a few things you need to know to keep you and your skin safe in the summer and any other time you are out in the sun... more »

How to Make a Knife

By eHow Health Editor

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A knife can be something simple or rather elaborate. But a basic knife consists of just a few parts. These parts combine to form a valuable tool for a wide variety of circumstances. In a survival situation, the ability to make your own knife ... more »

How to Not Get Eaten by a Bear.

By JosephatInc

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No one wants to end up as Bear crap. Follow these steps and you can avoid such a horrible fate... more »

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