Waterproof and windproof matches are essential to carry. In addition, you should have a butane lighter, or flint and steel as an alternative. Tinder can be found on the underside of a downed tree, dried bark from a standing tree, or fibers from under the bark and small branches. Tinder can be found almost anywhere. Check your clothing for articles.
Nature provides leaves, grass, pine needles, moss and slivers of wood.
Whenever you set out to do something, invariably, something else must be done first. Over reaction is justifiable. Under reaction is inexcusable. Do Not Panic Fear and panic will be the hardest elements to overcome. The key to survival is using your head.