Individuals need to learn general life survival skills along with skills specific to certain types of catastrophes common in their region, announces PersonalSurvivor.com

Epping, NSW -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/01/2015 -- Flooding recently struck Queensland and NSW, killing a number of individuals in the process. Residents of the country need to be prepared for natural disasters at all times, as floods and fires are only two catastrophes which may strike. In fact, more than 400 major natural disasters occurred in 2014, and this trend has been growing at faster than five percent every year. Individuals need to known Life survival skills and be prepared for an emergency at any time.

"Many individuals live with the belief they won't be impacted by a natural disaster, yet no one is immune. In fact, everyone needs to have First Aid Kits on hand because accidents and injuries can occur at any time, not just when catastrophe hits. Personal injuries aren't uncommon, and every home, office and car needs a kit of this type. Personal Survivor provides a free first aid checklist every person should have to make certain they have the necessary supplies on hand," Robert Domanko, spokesperson for Personal Survivor, announces.

Preparation remains key for every individual. Obtaining certain life skills needs to be a priority, as these skills come in handy irrespective of the scope of the disaster. Other than basic first aid skills, individuals need to know how to maintain good health, especially when safe drinking water isn't available or food supplies are limited.

"Personal Survivor provides a list of life survival skills everyone should know. Items on this list include basic first aid skills and how to minimise one's chance of being involved in a personal disaster. One skill everyone needs is mental survivability. When the entire world as one knows it changes in a matter of seconds or minutes, one must be sure they are mentally ready to face the challenges ahead. Many overlook this, however," Domanko continues.

Individuals need to collect their thoughts and make a conscious decision to survive. Sticking to a routine helps as does stress management. Panic isn't helpful at this time, and individuals need to remember this. By thinking positively and analysing the situation while remaining composed, people find their odds of survival improve significantly.

"Don't run out and purchase a smoke alarm and fire extinguisher and think the necessary preparation is complete. People need to prepare for a wide variety of situations, learning basic survival skills which will be of help in a range of scenarios. Once this is complete, preparing for common disasters in one's area is critical. Personal Survivor can be of help to those wishing to learn general skills along with skills specific to certain types of catastrophes. Be sure to make this your first stop when you wish to do the same," Domanko declares.

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Personal Survivor remains dedicated to providing tools, techniques and information designed to help individuals survive small and large natural disasters without assistance from the community. This preparation ensures one minimises the pain they experience as a result of the disaster, and one can learn all they need to know in less than an hour with the help of this site.

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The natural disaster affecting these individuals will occur within the next ten years and individuals need to be prepared, reports PersonalSurvivor.com

Epping, NSW -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/11/2015 -- The United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction reports individuals have a 30 percent risk of being directly impacted by a natural disaster sometime within the next ten years. Every individual must prepare, as one cannot know if they will fall into this category. In 2014 alone, more than 100,000 people were impacted by the more than 400 natural disasters which took place. Personal Survivor offers hints and tips to help those who wish to be ready regardless of what the future may hold.

"Individuals don't need to put their life on hold to prepare for catastrophes such as this. The process takes time and one can build an emergency kit little by little. For example, all homes and vehicles require First Aid Kits during a natural disaster, as one might not be in their home when it occurs, yet this is only two places where these items should be kept. One should also have a first aid kit in their car, camper, boat and more," Robert Domanko, spokesperson for Personal Survivor, reports.

In addition, individuals need to take into account where they reside when preparing an emergency kit or purchasing supplies for a natural disaster. Many areas remain prone to flooding, including Gloucester and Waverly, yet Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour are more likely to be hit with a brush fire. Landslides, earthquakes and severe storms are also possible. The key to successful preparation lies in knowing which disasters are most likely to occur where one lives and prepare for those first.

Certain items remain pertinent to all individuals, however, regardless of where they reside. Every home needs a minimum of one smoke alarm per floor, although more should be purchased, including one for each bedroom in the residence. Furthermore, fire extinguishers ought to be present in each home, as a fire may occur at any time, Domanko continues.

One must remember that natural disasters may strike at any time, and individuals need to be prepared for this type of emergency at home and work or when they are out and about. Those who live in cold climates know to keep blankets in the car in case they are stranded, yet other items are needed too . This is just one example of a disaster that can occur when one is away from home. It remains critical to be ready for any emergency, regardless of where it takes place or where one is when it strikes.

"Visit Personal Survivor today to receive a disaster readiness checklist instantly. Individuals can't count on government entities in situations such as this, as has been seen time and again when a natural disaster occurs. Those who are prepared are more likely to survive. While on the site, but sure to read over the Life survival skills. Information such as this is priceless when a catastrophe occurs, as are the tools and resources one has gathered. Personal Survivor offers all," Domanko declares.

About Personal Survivor
Personal Survivor provides tools, techniques and information designed to assist citizens in the event of a natural disaster. One cannot count on government entities at times such as this, therefore preparation is key. Individuals find the site to be very helpful simply because it takes volumes of information and condenses this knowledge into a format that can easily be digested in as little as one hour.

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