A rule for recognizing a stroke: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. Write down the time and call 911. See ch. 7.
Bight
A U-shaped bend in the rope, without crossing. See ch. 17.
Bleach for disinfecting water
Unscented household bleach. Dose: 8 drops per gallon (6%) or 6 drops (8.25%); double if the water is cloudy or very cold; wait 30 minutes. See ch. 3 and Appendix F.
Boil Water Notice
A notice from your water company or another authority: tap water may contain germs. Boil it for 1 minute before drinking, cooking, or brushing your teeth. Boiling does not remove chemicals. See chs. 3 and 16.
Botulism
Severe poisoning from a toxin that can form in improperly made home-canned goods, especially vegetables, beans, or meat. Throw away bulging or leaking cans. See ch. 22.
Bowline
A knot that forms a fixed loop that does not slip or tighten. It is one of the five basic knots in this guide. See ch. 17.
Bucket toilet (two buckets)
An emergency toilet made with 5-gallon buckets, heavy bags, and cat litter or sawdust, for when there is no water or the sewer does not work. See ch. 21.
