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South Carolina Survival Guides

Preparedness field guides for every zip code in South Carolina

62

Edible species

27

Medicinal species

17

Poisonous species

South Carolina in Our Rankings

Top Edible Plants

Common wild edibles in South Carolina

  • Dandelion
  • Broadleaf Plantain
  • Narrowleaf Plantain

See all 62 edible species

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Plants to Avoid

Dangerous species in South Carolina

  • Poison Ivy
  • Poison Sumac

See all 17 dangerous species

Identification details in your personalized guide

What's in Your South Carolina Field Guide

29 sections covering everything from water and food to hazards, energy, and evacuation — tailored to your exact location.

01. Location Overview

Climate summary, monthly temps, soil profile, terrain

03. Natural Hazards

Risk scores, evacuate-vs-shelter matrix, hazard-specific go-bags

02. Water Resources

Nearest water sources with coordinates, rainwater calculations

13. Dangerous Wildlife

Dangerous species with encounter defense instructions

09. Poisonous Plants — Warning

Dangerous species with identification and avoidance info

16. First Aid & Essential Health

MARCH protocol, bleeding, fractures, burns, natural remedies

18. Infrastructure & Emergency

Evacuation routes, supply chain, comms, neighborhood resilience

17. Preparedness Checklist

Printable checkbox lists — tools, first aid, water, food, comms

. Emergency Contacts

Fill-in worksheet: household, medical, insurance, utilities, trusted contacts

. Family Communication Plan

Meeting points, assignments, evacuation routes, school pickup plan

. Household Medical Log

Per-member: blood type, allergies, medications, conditions, doctor info

. Important Documents Checklist

Identity, financial, property, insurance, medical — with storage locations

. 72-Hour Go-Bag Inventory

Pre-printed essentials + custom items, vehicle kits, check dates

05. Gardening & Planting Guide

Site selection, soil prep, calorie math by household size, startup costs

06. Planting Calendar

Monthly planting grid, crop reference table with calorie yields

. Food Preservation Guide

8 preservation methods, crop-specific preservation table

. Seed Saving Guide

Open-pollinated vs hybrid, isolation, storage, per-crop instructions

07. Foraging — Edible Plants

Species cards with preparation guides, calories, preservation

08. Medicinal Plants

Medicinal species cards with identification details

04. Energy Potential

Solar irradiance, wind speed, cost estimates, energy recommendations

14. Water Procurement & Storage

Rainwater harvesting, water budget, well feasibility, infrastructure costs

10. Livestock Care Guide

Fencing, water requirements, shelter, seasonal care

11. Animal Husbandry

Recommended livestock, breeds by climate, feed notes, startup costs

12. Hunting & Fishing

Game mammals, birds, fish — yield, field dressing, preservation

15. Shelter & Tools

Shelter types, insulation, essential tools, fire starting

. Seasonal Master Calendar

12-month planting, foraging, livestock, and maintenance workflow

. Skill Progression Path

Week 1 → Year 1 roadmap tailored to your location type

. Neighborhood Resilience Worksheet

Rally points, neighbor skills inventory, shared resource map

19. Location Assessment

Three-horizon scorecard, Days of Autonomy, priority actions

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