4 People Who Faced Disaster—And How They Made it Out Alive

Frank Vaplon saved his home from a California wildfire with mail-order firefighting equipment and plenty of preparation.

From Popular Mechanics:

Some disasters are simply not survivable. But most are, and research on human behavior suggests that the difference between life and death often comes down to the simple—yet surprisingly difficult—task of recognizing threats before they overwhelm you, then working through them as discrete challenges. The people who survive disasters tend to be better prepared and more capable of making smart decisions under pressure. Not everyone is born with these traits, but almost anyone can learn them. Here’s how to wire your brain for survival.

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