A grounded, effective guide to preparing for serious natural and man-made disasters
In Disaster Prepping For Dummies, experienced Navy pilot, writer, speaker, and disaster preparedness expert David E. Stevens delivers an eye-opening and practical guide to preparing yourself and your family for natural and man-made disasters. You'll learn to develop a survival mindset that equips you to handle the real-world issues that arise when things go sideways. You'll discover how to prioritize the resources you would need to survive, including shelter, water, food, and communication.
Stevens brings a down-to-earth realism to a subject that's often clouded by outlandish paranoia and head-in-the-sand denialism. He explains how you can prepare for specific disasters-like earthquakes, hurricanes, wars, and blackouts-while keeping the risks in perspective. He shows you how to make measured, proportional preparations to support yourself and your loved ones in the event of large-scale disruptions to society.
Inside the book:
• Practical, step-by-step guides to obtaining, storing, and preserving necessary resources, including food, water, and energy
• Techniques for measuring your local and personal risk exposure to a variety of external threats and potential disasters
• Strategies for developing a resilient survival mindset that adapts to local conditions as they change in the real world
Perfect for everyone concerned about the possibility of natural and human-caused disaster events, Disaster Prepping For Dummies is a realistic and hands-on roadmap to identifying your risk exposure and taking simple, practical steps to improving your ability to survive and thrive in the face of unexpected events.
