## Find water - Don't drink water from cactus plants willy-nilly. They can be poisonous. - Follow animal and plant life - Dig underneath seemingly dried riverbeds. - Look for areas of a canyon that are shaded during the hottest time of day. - Look for reflections of water from above. ## Avoid dehydration - Ration sweat, not water. - Drink regularly even if you don't "feel" thirsty. - Spot the warning signs - Mild - Dry mouth - Infrequent or reduced urination - Deep-colored or odorous urine - Moderation - Very infrequent urination - Dry mouth, sunken eyes - Rapid heartbeat - Severe - No urination - Lethargy and irritability - Vomiting and diarrhea - Avoid talking - Breathe through your nose ## Start a fire at night - Purify any water you find - Cook meat - Give light - Ward off smaller animals - Use as a signal fire for rescue ## Getting rescued - Fire - Smoke - Mirror - Following a trail