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.

The internet blackout is coming—are you ready? In Surviving the Internet Blackout: Strategies for Survival and Connectivity in a World Without Internet, Simon Bedros equips you with the essential tools to thrive when the internet goes down. Learn how to: Secure essentials like water, food, and power Set up reliable non-digital communication Manage finances offline Build emotional and mental strength Drawing from his extensive experience in crisis management, Simon shares expert advice, real-life stories, practical tips, and examples from around the world. Discover how individuals and ...

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.

Water is the most fundamental of survival needs. While many communities around the world are used to struggling with water shortages, many of us have no clue what we would do in this sort of situation.

For more than a decade, Bear Grylls has introduced TV viewers to the most dramatic wilderness survival situations through his hit shows, such as Man vs. Wild. Now, with How to Stay Alive, Bear brings listeners inside the wide variety of vital survival tactics he utilizes all the time, from basic everyday skills like avoiding blisters to once-in-a-lifetime events like surviving a kidnapping.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Beginning as early as age six and continuing through the teenage years and on into their 20s, both male and female athletes are more at risk of serious injuries at younger ages than ever before. Dr. Tommy John, son of lefty pitcher Tommy John and also a sports performance and healing specialist, offers an invaluable diet, lifestyle, and movement plan (Rethink. Rebuild. Replenish. Recover) for injury - and performance-proofing young athletes in every sport.