McArthur,+Frederick

Frederick McArthur/Mrs. Stard LAL6/ Pd.2/3MRs. Fleming Survival Guide February 24, 2011  To help you deal with panic lets look at a simple method of handling an emergency situation. Remember the acronym **S.T.O.P.** **Sit -Think - Observe - Plan**. http://www.adventuresportsonline.com/survival.htm 
 * SIT: ** When you realize that you are lost take the time to sit down and collect your thoughts. You are not lost, you are right where you are your camp, vehicle and everyone else is lost.
 * THINK: ** What do I have at my disposal both physical and mental that can help me in this situation? Take an inventory of your survival kit items and how you will use them. Take an inventory of your mind; remember what you always thought you would do if you got lost. Most of all remain positive, you will survive.
 * OBSERVE: ** Look around, is there shelter, water, high ground, an open area so the searchers can see you. It will be easier for those searching to find you if you can stay in one selected location that will allow you to build a fire, provide shelter, set out signals and be in an area that can be seen at a distance or from aircraft.
 * PLAN: ** Now create your plan of action. Be positive and take care of yourself. If it is late in the day, build a fire for heat and signaling, find or make a shelter against the weather, and most of all remain positive, you do have the ability to survive. You have conquered the major danger of not allowing panic to cast your fate; you can now conquer anything else that confronts you.