Subject: Priorities of Survival after a life and death situation
Sent: 10 July 05

There is no one predetermined set of priorities that applies to every situation, the following order applies to many. 
 
1) Render fist aid
2) Prepare signaling devices
3) Procure water
4) Find or build a shelter
5) Procure food
6) Prepare to travel, if necessary.

Number “2)” would not apply right after a PS but could apply if a hunting party that is separated from a base camp gets into trouble. 

The above was taken from “How to Survive on Land and Sea” fourth edition, Naval Institute press.