Urban Disaster

The Ultimate Survival Handbook contains five of longtime, survival instructor Tony Nester’s bestselling eBooks, covering urban and wilderness survival along with the long-term skills of bushcraft. Tony has spent the past 30-years applying and teaching knife-only survival skills to the military special operations community and general public, including serving as a consultant for the movie, Into the Wild, the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and the NY Times along with providing training for actors Josh Brolin and Emile Hirsch. For years, he also wrote a monthly survival column for ...

In this Third Edition of our Preparedness Guide, we aim to give the everyday urbanite/suburbanite a starting point to build a buffer of safety and security in the face of a disaster situation. We firmly believe resilience is built through knowledge and preparation. Disaster preparedness is only as complicated as you make it, therefore there is little reason why anyone living in urban environments (including apartments and condos) cannot implement effective measures to mitigate localized disasters.

This emergency disaster preparedness guide can save your life. Urban Preppers with Kids, Pets & Parents goes far beyond the basic emergency preparedness handbooks and provides practical, real world advice. Urban Preppers is the emergency response preparedness guide for the rest of us who are not Bear Grylls survivalist but regular people from all walks of life and of every, age, gender, and socioeconomic level.

This book was written for one purpose: to teach you the specialized skills necessary for surviving an urban disaster. Even something as simple as a widespread power outage can quickly escalate into a full-scale emergency as people struggle to cope with the lifestyle changes required to survive these situations. You will learn how to make a survival plan which includes provisions for evacuating if possible and hunkering down within the city limits if necessary. You will learn how to procure food and water.

This audiobook aims to provide you with more-specific information on how you can prepare for serious disasters using resources that may already be sitting in your cupboards, your attic, or your collection of junk. You will find that the humble mason jars you might be taking for granted have a lot of practical uses when it comes to disaster preparedness.

A zombie apocalypse may seem like a fantasy right now. But what happens when an outbreak hits? Will you be prepared? The zombie apocalypse is a disaster few believe will truly ever occur despite how it has captured the popular imagination. The Center for Disease Control and the Pentagon have developed zombie apocalypse scenarios. If these powerhouses of the American government can take the apocalypse seriously, so can you.

In any disaster, food is of upmost importance when it comes to survival. Whether if all of the nearby supermarkets have vanished or you are stranded - protecting food and preserving supplies is crucial. Knowing how to pressurize, seal, and protect jars and various containers will prolong the expiration of the item stored inside. Keep your food fresh and eat well. Enjoy the tasty recipes we have included as well such as our carrots and tomatoes. Many people want to be prepared in case of an emergency.

When divination fails, will disaster automatically follow? To take her place as a seer, Sibyl first has to pass an exam proving her ability. But not all exams end well. When Sibyl fails her seers exam, she escapes to a family farm to come to terms with her failure. Her stay doesn't bring the relief she expected; instead, she's reminded all over again how much hard work there is to do on a farm in rural Aotearoa New Zealand—and what dangers there are, too.

The last decade has seen an explosion of urban beekeeping in the US, Canada, and Europe, a well-intentioned response to perceived threats to the global honey bee population. Many thousands of people have taken up this seemingly environmentally friendly hobby, tending backyard and rooftop hives (or paying a company to do so) and encouraging honey bees to make honey and pollinate flowers. What could be wrong with that? Quite a lot, in fact. In The Honey Trap, scientist and author Dana Church demonstrates that despite reports to the contrary, honey bees are nowhere near extinction.

A no-nonsense, easy-to-understand survival guide on how to prepare for, and survive, an urban disaster. After a few days without food, water, medical attention, or vital public services the world around you will begin to look dramatically different than anything you could ever have imagined. Staying safe and avoiding the chaos will require thoughtful preparations and advance planning. When the moment comes you will either be prepared, or you won't; the choice is yours.

Billy Sothern's Down in New Orleans illustrates, in very human and heartbreaking ways, how the horrors that emerged during and following Hurricane Katrina existed long before the storm. These beautifully composed stories not only reveal the dignity—and amazing grit and grace—of the hurricane's survivors; they also illuminate larger truths about the urgent issues of our day.

Flash floods, foothill wildfires, surprise blizzards—are you ready for Denver’s next emergency? In When Disaster Strikes Denver, former EMT & CERT responder Yoni Binstock turns frontline expertise into a street-smart urban survival guide for every Mile-High resident—from LoDo lofts to wildfire-prone suburbs. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Rank real risks—100-year floods, Red-Flag fire days, bomb-cyclone snow dumps, and hail the size of golf balls. • Outsmart altitude-driven crises with hydration, off-grid cooking, and backup oxygen strategies. • Fire-harden your home—...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Shawn Crowley is on his way home after defeating the vampire who killed his family. On his way home he stops in a small town to rest his horse. But he notices the townsfolk are busy scorching the surrounding area. Millions of cicadas are swarming the town. They aren't just buzzing around lanterns or singing in the trees. They are killing people. But by dawn they're gone. But he knows the following night they'll return. Can Shawn find the reason behind the rage of these docile insects? Or will he be their next victim.

Immerse yourself in a gripping new eBook, "Rising from the Dead." This thrilling read takes the world's most popular apocalypse trope - the zombie outbreak - and builds a captivating narrative around survival, resilience, and the reestablishment of socities in a world after the dust has settled. Has the end truly come when the dead start walking? "Understanding the Post-Zombie World," the first chapter, introduces you to the stark new reality and the immediate fallout of this zombie apocalypse. In the subsequent chapters like "The Art of Rebuilding Societies" and "Formulating New Systems of...

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 ...