Humans are extremely good at survival. That is the reason we are the most populous species on the planet. We have come up with innovative techniques to somehow thrive even in the harshest of environments. And we still come up with very nifty tricks to survive even when nature shows its full wrath. With a good presence of mind and wits around you, you can use these tricks to survive a natural calamity too. Strap a torch to a 10 liter can of water for ambient light You can easily light up a room with this contraption when the power lines go out during a disaster.

Always remember to curl up in a fetal position when a big earthquake hits you

When you do not have enough time to get out into the open, run under a table and lie down in a fetal position. You are least likely to get hurt or injured in this tightly wound position.

Crayons can be used as a source of fire and light during emergencies

Ignore all the funny memes that make fun of this hack on the internet. It will really come useful when you need it.