Offline Essential Emergency Guide
Prepared for Paul — Mansfield, CT
Survival Priority Order
Source: U.S. Army Field Manual FM 21‑76
1 First Aid
2 Fire
3 Shelter
4 Water
5 Food
6 Signals
How to Use This Guide
This guide is organized by survival priority. In an emergency, start at Section 1 and work forward. For specific reference information, go directly to the relevant section. Tables and checklists are designed for quick scanning under stress.
Keep a printed copy in your home, vehicle, and bug‑out bag.
Section 1 — Immediate Response (Preview)
The 3‑Step Survival Mindset
1. ACCEPT
Acknowledge that a real emergency is happening. Denial costs critical minutes.
2. PLAN
Assess your situation before moving. Identify threats and resources.
3. ACT
Execute decisively. A good plan executed now beats a perfect plan executed too late.