10 Simple Survival Skills Every Family Should Learn
When emergencies hit —
having gear matters.
But knowing what to do when things go wrong?
That’s what keeps your family alive.
You don’t need to be a Navy SEAL or a wilderness guide.
These 10 basic survival skills are simple, powerful, and could save lives when disaster strikes.
🛠️ 1. Water Purification
✅ Knowing how to find and purify water is your top priority.
✅ Learn:
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How to use portable water filters like LifeStraw Personal Filter
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How to boil water safely
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How to use water purification tablets in an emergency
🛠️ 2. Fire Starting Without Matches
✅ Cold, wet, dark — that’s how disasters often feel.
Knowing how to make fire with lighters, ferro rods, or even batteries can keep you warm, cook food, and signal for help.
✅ Keep a fire starter kit in your emergency bag.
🛠️ 3. First Aid and Wound Care
✅ Accidents happen fast during chaotic events.
✅ Learn basic first aid:
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How to stop bleeding
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How to clean wounds
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How to treat burns and fractures
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How to perform CPR
🛠️ 4. Basic Navigation Skills
✅ In blackouts or natural disasters, GPS may not work.
✅ Teach your family:
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How to read a simple map and compass
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How to orient themselves using landmarks and the sun
🛠️ 5. Setting Up Emergency Shelters
✅ Storm coming? Flood damage?
Sometimes you have to leave home — fast.
✅ Know how to:
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Pitch a tarp
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Build a quick waterproof shelter
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Insulate a sleeping area
Even simple setups can save you from hypothermia.
🛠️ 6. Food Storage and Preparation
✅ Store enough food for 3 days minimum — but 30 days is better.
✅ Learn:
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How to prepare freeze-dried meals
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How to rotate food supplies
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How to cook without electricity (camp stove or rocket stove)
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🛠️ 7. Power Backup Solutions
✅ Stay connected when the grid fails.
✅ Your family should know:
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How to safely use solar generators
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How to ration battery power
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How to set up solar panels if needed
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🛠️ 8. Emergency Communication
✅ When cell towers go down, backup communication is key.
✅ Skills to practice:
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Using a hand-crank or solar radio
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Setting meeting points if family members are separated
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Knowing basic emergency signals (whistles, flashes, etc.)
🛠️ 9. Basic Tool Skills
✅ Duct tape, a knife, paracord, a multitool — survival gold.
✅ Every family member should know:
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How to safely cut wood or rope
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How to patch leaks
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How to improvise tools and fixes on the fly
🛠️ 10. Situational Awareness and Calm Under Pressure
✅ Survival isn’t just gear — it’s mindset.
✅ Practice:
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Staying calm
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Not panicking
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Making fast but smart decisions
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Working as a team
✅ Calm heads survive while chaos destroys.
🚀 Skills + Gear = Real Survival
Gear is important.
But survival is about what you know — not just what you carry.
✅ Teach your family a few skills at a time.
✅ Practice them regularly — not just once a year.
Because when the lights go out and the roads flood,
skills are what you fall back on.
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Stay ready. Stay powered. Stay alive.