Emergency Preparedness

Uncover the hidden influence of FEMA and how its powers extend far beyond disaster relief! This book reveals how FEMA has quietly expanded its authority under the guise of managing crises, often in plain sight yet unnoticed by the public. This book explores FEMA's evolution, from its inception in 1979 through pivotal moments like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, to how its powers impact your daily life. Learn the truth about FEMA’s authority under the Stafford Act and executive orders, giving it the power to enforce evacuations, seize property, and suspend civil liberties during ...

Discover the realm of the untouched wilderness, the serenade of the starlit sky, and the thrill of camping off-the-grid by delving into this practical and comprehensive guide, “Boondocking Bliss.” This captivating book awakening a desire to venture into the silent trails and unseen pathways leading towards self-discovery and profound connection with nature. In the first chapter of “Boondocking Bliss,” an introduction is laid on understanding the roots of boondocking compared with traditional camping, unraveled to every reader the sheer and untouched beauty of this eco-friendly ...

When I teach people about self-defense, I teach them about the ins and outs of handguns that are popular, how they work, and how to fix common issues. But how do you find out when the time comes if you will be able to pull the trigger? I want to prepare you mentally and physically, and I want you to know all the laws that may affect you - along with making you a master of concealed carry where you are comfortable, confident, and will know when and how to use it if the time ever comes.

Time-pressed professionals looking for practical guidance to shape their current or future safety programs should use this book. Pre-Accident Investigations: An Introduction to Organizational Safety helps to identify complex potential incidents before they take place. Based around the New View of human error, it offers established human performance theory in a highly practical context.

We are a nation battered every day by stories about horrific calamities, tragic events, frightening statistics. Inevitably our thoughts turn personal and we wonder if we have what it takes to get through the worst thrown our way. While there are plenty of books about coping with adversity, it isn't until now, with The Survivors Club, that we discover the human factors that determine survival.

Everyone loves a good spy story, but most of the ones we hear are fictional. That's because the most dangerous and important spycraft is done in secret, often without anyone even noticing. In Survive Like a Spy, best-selling author and former CIA officer Jason Hanson takes the listener deep inside the world of espionage, revealing true stories and expert tactics from real agents engaged in life-threatening missions around the world.

"The Prepared Pet Owner - Emergency Ready Pets: A Comprehensive Guide for Pet Owners" is a must-have resource for every pet owner. This informative guide covers all aspects of preparing your beloved pets for emergencies, ensuring their safety and well-being. From creating a pet emergency kit to understanding evacuation procedures, this book provides step-by-step instructions and expert advice to help pet owners navigate through any crisis. With practical tips and insightful strategies, "The Prepared Pet Owner - Emergency Ready Pets" is an essential tool for every responsible pet owner. ----

Want to master wilderness medicine and be prepared for any outdoor emergency? Are you an outdoor enthusiast seeking adventure? Have you considered the dangers you might face? What would you do if an accident happens and you're hours away from help? Conventional first aid only partially applies in the wild. Wilderness first aid requires unique skills and knowledge. You're not alone, and help is here.

This excerpt tells you what an Emergency Doctor thinks everyone should stock in their Home Medicine Cabinet. What works and what doesn't work? It also covers what internet sites we can trust, Dr. Voon's ABC's of prevention, and a sample Patient Medical Summary that you can print and use for any hospital or clinic visit. Find out more at DrVoon.com

Discover the essential guide to sustainable living in rural areas during times of crisis. This brief book provides valuable insights and practical tips for individuals seeking self-reliance, preparedness, and resilience in the face of emergencies. From sustainable food production to renewable energy sources, this resourceful guide equips rural residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in any crisis situation.

In Dangerous Personalities, former FBI profiler Joe Navarro shows listeners how to identify the four most common "dangerous personalities", and analyze how much of a threat each one can be: the Narcissist, the Predator, the Paranoid, and the Unstable Personality. Along the way, listeners learn how to protect themselves both immediately and long-term - as well as how to recover from the trauma of being close to such a destructive force.

Unlock a fortress of knowledge with "Safe Campus" — your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of campus safety. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned student, feeling secure is crucial to fully embracing campus life. This eBook encompasses essential aspects of safety across both physical and digital realms, empowering you to cultivate a safer academic and social experience. Dive into the fundamentals of personal safety by enhancing your situational awareness, mastering effective communication, and learning to recognize and steer clear of potentially dangerous situations. ...

100 Deadly Skills contains proven self-defense skills, evasion tactics, and immobilizing maneuvers - modified from the world of black ops - to help you take action in numerous "worst case" scenarios from escaping a locked trunk to making an improvised Taser to tricking facial recognition software. With easy-to-understand instructions, Emerson outlines in detail many life-saving strategies and teaches you how to think and act like a member of the special forces.

Whether you're a seasoned prepper or skeptical newcomer, conservative homesteader or progressive urbanite, this revolutionary book offers something rare in today's divided landscape: common ground in uncommon wisdom.

As a soldier, you can be sent to any area of the world. It may be in a temperate, tropical, arctic, or subarctic region. You expect to have all your personal equipment and your unit members with you wherever you go. However, there is no guarantee it will be so. You could find yourself alone in a remote area—possibly enemy territory—with little or no personal gear. This manual provides information and describes basic techniques that will enable you to survive and return alive should you find yourself in such a situation.

In his groundbreaking best seller The Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker showed millions of readers that, like every creature on earth, human beings can predict violent behavior. Now, in this exclusive audio presentation of Protecting the Gift, de Becker empowers parents to fully trust their own intuition when it comes to their children's safety. In this indispensable resource, de Becker provides keen insights into the behavior and strategies of predators. He offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level: specific questions parents can ask to effectively screen and evaluate babysitters, daycare services, schools, and doctors; a "Test of 12" safety skills children need before being alone in public; warning signs to help parents protect children from sexual abuse; and how to keep teenage girls and boys from unsafe situations with peers and adults. De Becker also shatters the myth that rules like "Never talk to strangers" will keep your children safe. By showing what danger really looks like - as opposed to what we might imagine it looks like - de Becker gives parents freedom from many common worries and unwarranted fears.

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 ...

It’s the apocalypse—now what? The doomsday clock is seconds from midnight. Extinction-level dangers draw closer with every tick. But fear not! Here is an indispensable guide to preparing for and surviving the ultimate in worst-case scenarios, with humor to lighten the load. You can’t panic if you’re laughing.

Between 1999 and 2017, an estimated 250,000 Americans died from overdoses involving prescription painkillers, a plague ignited by Purdue Pharma’s aggressive marketing of OxyContin. Families, working class and wealthy, have been torn apart, businesses destroyed, and public officials pushed to the brink. Meanwhile, the drugmaker’s owners, Raymond and Mortimer Sackler, whose names adorn museums worldwide, made enormous fortunes from the commercial success of OxyContin.

From national best-selling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today's emergencies - from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster. These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of Special Forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain, be prepared for any crisis, and have the critical life-saving knowledge for staying safe in any hostile environment or disaster.