EMERGENCY SURVIVAL GUIDE

In remembrance of James Kim
Thousands of Americans die from exposure each year. This guide was started in remembrance of a fellow techie, James Kim. With knowledge, even with the minimal provisions, a man can survive for weeks if not months out in the open.

GOAL:

• A free, simple, 30 page printable emergency survival manual in layman.
  

• Entirely based on legitimate sources, primarily the US military field manual, FM 21-76 and the updated FM 30.
  

COMPLETION TIMELINE:

• Most articles (for North American climates) complete by December, 20th 2010 2001
• Proofread for accuracy
  
• Finalize "Beta" version by January, 1st 20112002
  

OTHER NOTES:

• A Mirror will be made available shortly at survivalguide.pbwiki.com

• A lot of the information posted by ShrimpFactor will be picked from the US miltary field manual, FM 21-76, SURVIVAL.

• A pdf copy is available at http://www.equipped.com/fm21-76.htm http://www.basegear.com/fm2176.html
• The manual is more of a refresher so detailed instructions will be added!

EDITING NOTES:

• Add http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival_skills, condense unnecessary portions

• Add food to eat in North America, berries, plants, and other easily access-able materials

• Add a list of DO NOT DO's. Add photos similar to airplane safety guide.

• Make a system of points to survival, items that increase the chance success

• Add provisions if a car is available (keys to cut, what can be burned for fire, how to conserve electricity and gas).

• Direction finding skills (moss, sun rise and sun down, etc)

• When water is needed where to get some!