The ultimate guide to total preparedness and self-reliance, this work, written by one of the best-known survival experts, contains everything people need to know in order to prepare and protect themselves.

Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For those without access to a generator, there is no running water, no sewage, no refrigeration or light. Food and medical supplies are dwindling. Devices we rely on have gone dark. Banks no longer function, looting is widespread, and law and order are being tested as never before. It isn't just a scenario. A well-designed attack...

Brand new 4th Edition! Unlike most guides in today's bookstores that tout the "best places" to live based on golf courses, schools, etc., this book considers future threats that most other people fail to see or choose to ignore such as: a labor crisis or pandemic that halts the inflow of food and business goods; an economic crisis that threatens your pensions, investments and other so-called "guaranteed" income streams; a major earthquake or other...

"If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no, The Disaster-Ready Home will help you create a safe, well-stocked place to weather out any emergency. Survival expert and bestselling author Creek Stewart gives you a step-by-step emergency preparedness plan to meet your food, water, heat, and sanitation needs during any disaster. Including...

"A collection of survival advice from subject experts on a range of apocalyptic scenarios from practical to fantastic"--

Buying an inexpensive piece of land and building a comfortable, sustainable off-grid home is becoming a popular new way to pursue the American dream. This is a project that can be tailored to every budget, and can incorporate as many (or as few) of the conveniences of modern technology as one desires. The security of knowing you have a fully provisioned, eco-friendly retreat powered by renewable energy sources will help you sleep better after watching...

If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? Questions...

Are you ready to handle a natural disaster when it occurs? If not, you should read this book This book walks you through the process of making sure you have either the original or electronic copies of all your important legal and financial documents. While you may not need this in the early stages of a disaster, it will come in handy when you start picking up the pieces. The only thing that is worse than doing only a little planning is doing no planning...