Emergency Preparedness

Dive into the world of radio communications with a practical guide that starts with the basics. Learn how radios operate and build a strong foundation with essential terminology, empowering you to make informed decisions for emergency preparedness, off-grid living, or survival scenarios. Discover why Baofeng radios are the go-to choice for individuals who prioritize preparedness, offering unique features and capabilities that set them apart from conventional communication devices.

September 1962: On a moonless night over the raging Atlantic Ocean, a thousand miles from land, the engines of Flying Tiger flight 923 to Germany burst into flames, one by one. Pilot John Murray didn't have long before the plane crashed headlong into the 20-foot waves at 120 mph. As the four flight attendants donned life vests, collected sharp objects, and explained how to brace for the ferocious impact, 68 passengers clung to their seats. They all expected to die.

When Disaster Strikes Seattle: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your comprehensive guide to preparing for and surviving emergencies in the Emerald City. From the looming threat of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake to flooding, wildfire smoke, and technological risks, this book equips Seattleites with the knowledge and tools needed to face the city’s unique challenges. Written by a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response (CERT) member, this guide offers practical strategies to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Whether navigating seismic threats, ...

When Disaster Strikes Houston: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential resource for navigating emergencies in America’s fourth-largest city. From hurricanes and flooding to power outages and industrial hazards, this comprehensive guide equips Houstonians with the knowledge and tools to face crises with confidence. Written by a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book combines expert insights with practical advice tailored to Houston’s unique risks. Whether you’re preparing for the next hurricane season or safeguarding against ...

You don’t have to be a conspiracy theorist or a hardcore survivalist to understand the importance of being prepared for an emergency. As recent events like hurricanes, wildfires, and power grid failures have shown, disaster can strike anywhere—often when you least expect it. Whether you live in a high-risk area or not, being prepared for natural disasters, manmade crises, and social upheaval is essential. In this audiobook, you’ll learn practical steps to ensure you and your family are ready for anything.

When Disaster Strikes Atlanta: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential tool for navigating emergencies in the heart of the South. From flash floods to heatwaves and cyberattacks, this guide equips Atlantans with actionable strategies to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Drawing on the expertise of a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book provides tailored advice to address Atlanta’s unique risks, such as tornadoes, traffic gridlock during emergencies, and flooding in areas like Peachtree Creek. Whether you ...

When Disaster Strikes Denver: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential resource for preparing and surviving emergencies in the Mile-High City. From flash floods to wildfires and sudden winter storms, this guide equips Denver residents with practical strategies to face Denver's unique challenges with confidence. Written with the firsthand knowledge of a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book combines actionable advice with insights tailored to Denver’s distinct geography, climate, and infrastructure. Whether you’re living in the ...

When Disaster Strikes Boston: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential guide to navigating emergencies in one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. From Nor’easters to power outages and rising sea levels, this book equips Bostonians with the knowledge and strategies to face crises with confidence. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this guide offers practical advice tailored to Boston’s unique challenges. Whether preparing for blizzards, flooding in East Boston, or disruptions to the ...

From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity's struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with secrecy, deceit, human error, blatant disregard for life, short-sighted politics, and fear. Fallout is an eye-opening odyssey through the first eight decades of this struggle and the radioactive landscapes it has left behind. We are, Pearce finds, forever torn between technological hubris and all-too-human terror about what we have created.

An entertaining guide to the statistics of personal risk, The Norm Chronicles will enlighten anyone who has ever worried about the dangers we encounter in our daily lives.

When Disaster Strikes Miami: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential resource for navigating emergencies in the vibrant yet vulnerable Magic City. From hurricanes and flooding to power outages and industrial accidents, this guide equips Miamians with actionable strategies to face the city’s unique risks with confidence. Written by a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book combines expert insights with practical advice tailored to Miami’s distinct challenges. Whether you’re preparing for hurricane season, securing your home ...

Do you get discouraged, knowing that you need to prepare somehow, but feel overwhelmed at those big fat emergency preparation books? Here, at last is a simple guide for simpletons, to help you get prepared quickly. It does the thinking for you. Learn the four steps of emergency preparation, apply them, and presto, job done. Contains bug-out bag lists and home prep lists as well as the vital why’s of preparation. Save yourself hundreds of hours trying to find out all this research yourself. The focused audience of this book is Bible-believing families.

It's never going to be you. Then one day you hear the clatter of automatic fire at the mall. You have been drawn into the chaos and terror of an active shooter event. What do you do? Who do you turn to? Be a Hero is the essential guide to terrorist attacks that will help you survive. Former Special Air Service terror expert John Geddes will explain how to cope with a life-threatening event.

There is a lot of information available for those starting to learn to prepare for disaster. It can be intimidating, and confusing. 21 Days to Basic Preparedness is written by a known preparedness expert. The author is both a certified emergency manager with 12 years experience working in state level disaster preparedness and response, as well as a member of the prepper community. As a matter of fact, David had the third highest prepper score on the Nat Geo show Doomsday preppers as well as worked more than 20 presidentially declared disasters.

Imagine harnessing the gratifying feeling of providing for your family while living harmoniously with nature. Picture a life where your hands shape your world, each day bringing new challenges and triumphs. Your journey to self-sufficiency begins here, with "Thrifty Homesteader". Embark on an illuminating journey through comprehensive chapters that break down the bare bones of homesteading. Understand the history and evolution of this rewarding way of life, uncover the financial implications, and then delve into fascinating details of thrifty homesteading. "Thrifty Homesteader" provides ...

Are you ready to take control of your life and embrace self-sufficiency in the city? Look no further than "Urban Homesteading: A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving in the Concrete Jungle." In this must-have eBook, you will learn the ins and outs of living off the land in an urban environment. Our expert author, a seasoned homesteader with years of experience, will guide you through each step of the journey. Starting with the basics, we'll delve into the importance of preparedness and self-sufficiency, helping you understand the critical role these factors play in urban homesteading. You'll ...

When Disaster Strikes San Diego: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential resource for navigating emergencies in America’s Finest City. From wildfires and earthquakes to power outages and flooding, this comprehensive guide equips San Diego residents with the knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Drawing on the expertise of a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book combines expert insights with actionable steps tailored to San Diego’s unique challenges. Whether you’re preparing for...

When Disaster Strikes Chicago: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential resource for staying prepared in the Windy City. From blizzards and heatwaves to urban flooding and power outages, this guide equips Chicagoans with actionable strategies to face the city’s unique risks head-on. Drawing on the firsthand expertise of a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book is tailored to Chicago’s distinct challenges. Whether preparing for subzero winter storms, navigating flood-prone neighborhoods, or safeguarding against infrastructure ...

Live Ready is a book about dangerous people - about predators who live in our midst and who violate our social contract with impunity. It's also a book about navigating a world filled with such people. It shows you how to recognize them, how to understand their methods and motivations, how to keep them at a safe remove from yourself and your loved ones (and when that's not possible, how to defeat them).

Alex Duncan is a mother, a sister - and the daughter of a doomsday prepper. She always thought her father was insane, raving about an apocalypse she never believed in, but when a plague hits the United States and the dead no longer stay dead, Alex discovers heeding her deceased father’s advice is what will keep her family alive. Before he died, Alex’s father created a compound in Montana just in case situations like this arose. The dead walk, hungry for human flesh. With little time to spare, Alex must make split-second decisions to prevent her family from being devoured.