Experts recommend the following list of priorities for survival in the event of a disaster:
Immediate rescue: if a building is on fire, get out; if someone is shooting at you, move for cover. Whatever the immediate danger, get away from it.
First Aid: Take care of medical problems resulting from the disaster. Check yourself for injuries and give yourself first aid.
Self-defense: if you are in danger (e.g., near predatory animals), you should arm yourself. This could be a sharpened stick, knife, or any other item that will allow you to defend yourself.
Physical needs: shelter, fire, water, food, and hygiene.
It’s also worth noting that almost every survival instructor, doctor, and teacher recommends one key survival rule that everyone should follow: positivity. A positive attitude will give you the mental and emotional stamina to stay safe.