A survival device for use in an emergency situation includes a battery, a
lamp, and a detection circuit for detecting an occurrence of the emergency
situation and for switching the lamp to be powered by the battery when
such an occurrence is detected. In one form, the detection circuit detects
a presence of water along a surface of the device, with safety tools for
escaping from an submerged vehicle being provided. In another form, the
detection circuit detects a failure of electrical service within a
building, with safety tools for escaping a fire being provided.
