Emergency Preparedness

Rope joins rank with so many other survival resources that are taken for granted in modern times. First peoples utilized rope of all varieties and sizes for countless important items and tasks, including (but not limited to) clothing, fishing nets and line, shelter lashings, animal traps, tool and weapon bindings, shoes, bags and packs, basketry, bridges, beds, and much more.

In a world where irrigation water is contaminated by run-off from cattle feedlots and where food processors cut corners, the food preparation skills we learned from our parents and grandparents are no longer good enough to keep us safe.

Americans are afraid of their food. And for good reason. In 2011, the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in a century delivered killer listeria bacteria on innocuous cantaloupe never before suspected of carrying that pathogen. Nearly 50 million Americans will get food poisoning this year. Spoiled, doctored or infected food will send more than 100,000 people to the hospital. Three thousand will die. We expect, even assume, our government will protect our food, but how often do you think a major U.S. food farm get inspected by federal or state officials?

For most people who find themselves dealing with a life or death situation, survival hinges on making it through the first 48 hours, and you will find plenty of ways to ensure you do just that in this book. Learn all about a wide variety of personal preparedness and survival basics, including putting together a safe, secure campsite; finding the food and water you will need to survive; treating injuries; and more.

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...

Something bad and unexpected happened at work, and we jump to “fix the problem”. But have we ever stopped to really think through what is important? What matters? What we can influence, and what we should try to influence? Have we taken the time to ponder if our “fixes” actually fix? In Sam Goodman’s latest book, he discusses just that.

In 2003, Diane Tavenner cofounded the first school in what would soon become one of America’s most innovative public-school networks. Summit Public Schools has since won national recognition for its exceptional outcomes: Ninety-nine percent of students are accepted to a four-year college, and they graduate from college at twice the national average.

Teach yourself escape and evasion tactics! Whether you're a high-profile individual, a tourist, or a random target for an opportunistic criminal, there's a chance you'll be taken. This book is packed with covert military and spy escape techniques adapted for the average person. Learn how to bolster your home security, create a covert escape and survival kit, track a missing person, disappear permanently, escape from restraints, endure captivity until you escape or are rescued, survive a car chase, evade guard dogs, and more. You never know when they will save your life.

It's amazing how little can change in a decade. In 2009, a book transformed the way we see our frying pans, thermometers, and tuna sandwiches. Daily life was bathing us in countless toxins that accumulated in our tissues, were passed on to our children, and damaged our health. To expose the extent of this toxification, environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie offered themselves to science and undertook a series of over a dozen experiments to briefly raise their personal levels of mercury, BPA, Teflon, and other pollutants.

Discover the urban disaster preparedness secrets to a safer future without feeling overwhelmed or becoming a "prepper" – your peace of mind starts here, even if you live in a small apartment! It is EASIER than you think! Are you living in the city, concerned about unexpected disasters, but feel overwhelmed by the prepper lifestyle? Does the clutter of information leave you confused about where to start your journey towards becoming prepared? And do you worry about managing preparedness on a budget, within limited space, without having to change your lifestyle completely?

Have recent media reports on clean water sourcing challenges raised your concern for your family’s water supply? Would you like to be less dependent on your municipal water utility for your family’s water needs? If you are responsible for providing water security for your family, gaining Survival Water Wisdom and implementing these essential projects will be one of the smartest moves you can make.

In a world filled with uncertainties, it's crucial to have a plan in place to safeguard your family's safety during a catastrophe. "The Ultimate Prepper Pantry Survival Guide: 90 Days of Nutritional Survival Food to Stockpile Ensuring Your Family's Safety During a Catastrophe" is your essential roadmap to never get caught unprepared when disaster strikes.

In today's unpredictable world, being prepared for any emergency is crucial. Whether it's a natural disaster, extreme weather conditions, or a medical emergency, having a well-stocked 72-hour emergency kit can make all the difference in ensuring the safety and survival of yourself and your loved ones.

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19 Crisis takes listeners inside Northwell Health, New York's largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on groundwork that positioned Northwell as uniquely prepared for the pandemic.

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.

Believe it or not, there are natural and effective strategies on ways to prepare for these unforeseen and unwanted catastrophes. And I give them all to you within this guide. Let's face it, if we don't have a plan for when these unforeseen situations take place then how can we expect to be ready for these disasters. Discover effective methods to be prepared when a natural disaster might strike and have a plan to execute to keep you and your family as safe as possible. The secret to your success will be how well you apply what you discover in this guide.

With aging, people's risk for falling increases because their senses dim and nervous systems tends to deteriorate. Elderly people often suffer from weakened vision and the balance mechanism in their ears becomes less accurate. The sedentary lifestyle of theirs may lead to muscle loss, thereby leading to falls. In seniors, even a minor fall may at times lead to fractured bones.

Former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton passes on all the specialist skills, knowledge and mindset learnt over the course of a life that has experienced some of the world's toughest conditions and most hostile situations: whether that's fending off a wild animal at 10 years-old, serving in the elite Special Forces, or mountaineering in the ice-capped Himalayas. This essential guide meticulously teaches you how to prepare your instincts, ready your mentality and hone your survival skills so that you have the tools and know-how to survive whatever comes next.

When the lights go out, humanity’s darkest instincts take over. An unthinkable electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack has crippled the United States, erasing the conveniences of modern life in an instant. Phones go silent, engines fail, and cities descend into chaos. For Frank and Katie Lowman, survival means making impossible choices in a shattered world. Separated by hundreds of miles, Frank fights to escape the ruins of New York, where desperation breeds violence at every corner. Meanwhile, Katie must fortify their Georgia home, battling both external threats and the creeping realization ...

Prepare for the unthinkable with "Nuclear Crash Survival" by Dr. James J. Archer. This ultimate guide equips you with essential survival skills and knowledge to not only survive but thrive amidst nuclear disasters and other 21st-century catastrophes. From understanding the mechanics of nuclear explosions to implementing comprehensive preparation plans, this indispensable manual provides vital information for navigating the aftermath of an atomic bomb or nuclear attack.