Disaster Survival

Air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation, but when a disaster happens, it captures the public's imagination. Learn about how airplanes are built, how researchers investigate a crash, how engineers are making planes safer, and more.

Post-Apocalyptic Fiction by Jerry D. Young The Mechanic An expert mechanic adds prepping to his long list of skills when he meets a woman that opens his eyes to the world around him. More Great Stories by Jerry D. Young The Hermit Low Profile Cowboy Home Sweet Bunker Habitat The Liddy Scenario Scavenger A Penny for Your Thoughts Ozark Retreat The Dark Times The Keys to the Kingdom Disaster in the Burbs Shipwrecked And many more! ABOUT AUTHOR JERRY D. YOUNG Jerry D Young was born at home, in Senath, Missouri July 3, 1953. At age 5 the family rented a small farm house on an active farm 40 ...

As hundreds of rescue workers waited on the ground, United Airlines Flight 232 wallowed drunkenly over the bluffs northwest of Sioux City. The plane slammed onto the runway and burst into a vast fireball. The rescuers didn't move at first: nobody could possibly survive that crash. And then people began emerging from the summer corn that lined the runways. Miraculously, 184 of 296 passengers lived. No one has ever attempted the complete reconstruction of a crash of this magnitude.

Brace for Impact: Stories of Hope and Horror Fifteen plane crashes. Fifteen stories of survival. From the frozen wastelands of Siberia to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Brace for Impact captures the raw terror, resilience, and impossible decisions faced by those who lived through aviation disasters. Some found hope in the wreckage—others faced the brutal realities of isolation, injury, and the unforgiving elements. Told with gripping intensity, these true-to-life narratives echo the haunting suspense of your favorite Survival Stories, placing you inside the doomed cabins, the ...

Power outages, natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tornadoes, and even manmade disasters strike without warning. Talks of civil unrest and economic collapse are on the rise, too. By investing in food storage now, you are taking control of your survival and ensuring your family's safety and wellbeing before it's too late. Here's the secret most don't want you to know: food storage isn't about having a lot of food - it's about having the right food.

A handler trusts her dog. A mountain holds them captive. A bond that will be tested by fire and ice. Maya Ruiz and her K-9 partner, Echo, are a legendary search-and-rescue team, their bond forged in the unforgiving peaks of the high Rockies. For Maya, a former army medic haunted by the losses she couldn’t prevent, the work is more than a job—it’s a reason to live. Echo is more than a dog; she’s the partner who rescued her handler first. But their well-honed skills are put to the ultimate test when a "Code One" alert shatters a perfect winter morning. A massive avalanche has ...

Sawyer Westin is senior researcher for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where he works with Martina Bloom, another scientist, tracking climate issues relating to the ice sheets of Antarctica and Greenland. A decorated former Army helicopter pilot, Sawyer can handle the dangers of these harsh and barren, yet beautiful settings, but when an American team is brutally attacked in Antarctica, he and Martina find themselves pulled into a growing mystery involving a hostile foreign power. A senseless murder on the polar ice quickly spirals into a terrifying global conspiracy ...

⭐When the Shelves go Empty, will you be Ready?⭐ Are rising prices, global uncertainties, and supply chain disruptions making you rethink your reliance on grocery stores? Are you worried about your family’s ability to weather a catastrophe, natural disaster, or unexpected crisis? Take control of your family’s future with the ultimate guide to building a self-sufficient Food Survival Plan. This book is your step-by-step blueprint for food security, packed with actionable strategies to help you stock, preserve, and enjoy a robust food supply—no matter what challenges come your ...

A homemade booby trap is a device that is designed to scare, to detect, to wound, or to kill. It is used to help defend your property from any unsuspecting threats who may come your way in a disaster. Whether it’s large marauding gangs or individual thieves, it is absolutely imperative that you keep your home and property safe, and booby traps are a great way to do that. Granted, during normal times, it’s important that you keep your booby traps in a non-threatening and non-lethal position. But when disaster strikes, the gloves will be off, and you can use booby traps as part of your ...

What will you do to survive when the world turns cold? The government shields may have created another Ice Age... A research station in the Arctic suffers catastrophic destruction. A soldier in Poland dies in a mysterious accident. A reporter in Manhattan stumbles across a conspiracy that has global consequences. As millions succumb to the strange attack across the globe, a handful of brave souls must step forward and fight not just for their own survival but that of the entire human race. The Long Fall is a thrilling post-apocalyptic series that follows the survivors of a global ...

End of the Beginning A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Journey In a world without war, peace abides everywhere. There’s no crime, hunger, or homelessness. Yet, catastrophic events have changed America’s terrain. Now, divided in half by an earthquake separating the east from the west, the population has dwindled to a mere one hundred and fifty million, all living on the eastern coast, governed by the WGO (World Government Order). As a government employee, Dr. Rylee Cooper follows their rules and regulations. Content with her life as an archeologist and a professor at the Institute, going about...

Feel Unprepared for Emergencies? Learn How to Protect Your Family—Even If You’re on a Budget, Live in a Small Space, or Are Starting from Scratch. When the power goes out, store shelves are empty, or a storm rolls in with no warning… will your family be ready? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of prepping—unsure where to start, what to buy, or whether you even can prepare in your current home—you’re not alone. Most preparedness advice feels like it’s made for hardcore survivalists or people with deep pockets and rural land. But this book is different. Prepper’s ...

An ecological disaster of global proportions is sweeping the land, the result of failed government experimentation. What started out as an attempt to create a drought- resistant class of pollinator, has gone dreadfully wrong. Now worldwide extinction threatens all life forms. Dropped into this expanding devastation are two teens, orphaned when their scientist parents are kidnapped by the government. Desperate times call for desperate measures and topping the list is the need uncover the government’s sinister plot. It’s not what they think. The very world balances on an ever-deepening ...

In a world increasingly reliant on technology, the threat of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack looms large. Are you prepared for the potential chaos that could ensue? "One EMP Could Ruin Your Day" is a comprehensive guide designed specifically for survivalists looking to navigate and thrive in the aftermath of an EMP attack. From understanding what exactly an EMP is to implementing crucial survival tactics, this book equips readers with the necessary skills and knowledge to outlast any natural disaster. With detailed instructions on safeguarding essential equipment, sourcing vital ...

We all like to think the world’s a safe place, and most of the time, it is. But every now and then, something unexpected happens—whether it’s a natural disaster, an economic collapse, or something else that shakes things up. And when that happens, the last thing you want is to be scrambling to figure out what to do or where to turn. I’m Kurt Johnson, and if you’re reading this, I bet you’re looking to avoid that panic. Maybe you’ve realized it’s time to be a little more prepared, to have a plan in place for your family—because when things get tough, the last thing you want...

The EMP has officially crippled the nation and her infrastructure sits in ruin. Can a burned-out DEA agent, a Guatemalan-born cartel daughter, and an estranged brother find their way back to their families, or will they succumb to the perils of a nation in steep decline? The Complete Age of Embers is a no-holds-barred post-apocalyptic adventure series chronicling a nationwide descent into a powerless world.

In this extraordinarily rare memoir by an active-duty jumper, Jason Ramos takes listeners into his exhilarating and dangerous world, explores smokejumping's remarkable history, and explains why their services are more essential than ever before.

Calling all busy parents! Discover the perfect book for your adventurous young readers aged 9-12! "I Escaped The Donner Party" offers a captivating blend of educational entertainment and thrilling survival that will have your kids turning pages with excitement. In this heart-pounding tale, Zeke, a 15-year-old horseback enthusiast from Illinois, battles hunger, bears, and blizzards when his pioneer-wagon-train takes a treacherous wrong turn on the iconic Oregon Trail. Based on true events, this kid-powered survival adventure, authored by the multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters, ...

You may find yourself in the middle of a human disaster you may never have anticipated. Cyberattacks may cripple cell phone networks, nuclear war is suddenly a threat again, and civil unrest is simmering just below the surface. You can't plan to survive what you haven't planned for. Every citizen must begin thinking outside the box and for catastrophes not seen by Western society in generations. This book is perfect for reader curious about Don Shift's work. Excerpts and adaptations from his other non-fiction books serve as an introduction to unconventional and controversial ideas that are ...

Talk about having the worst luck ever!Far from the average type of girl, Penny spent her childhood climbing trees and wading through rivers deep in the Amazon Rainforest. As the daughter of passionate zoologists, she developed a knack for survival and an admiration for nature. This fueled her dream to travel the world one day, and when graduation finally came, she was determined to make it happen. However, plans don’t always turn out as expected. In a place where ferocious beasts are on the prowl… Where help and civilization are miles away from the vast, untamed wilderness… Penny ...