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Disaster Prepping for Dummies

by David E. Stevens

Practical planning for emergencies

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Practical planning for emergencies

David E. Stevens organizes disaster preparation around assessing personal and local risks, then prioritizing essentials such as shelter, water, food, energy, and communication. The guide addresses both natural and human-caused disruptions, including earthquakes, hurricanes, war, and blackouts, with step-by-step material on obtaining, storing, and preserving resources. It also covers adapting preparations to local conditions and developing a survival mindset. The emphasis is on measured planning for serious disruptions, linking specific risks to practical preparations for individuals and families.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults preparing for possible natural or human-caused emergencies
  • Households seeking guidance on storing essential supplies
  • Readers who want to assess local risks and plan for disruptions

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Emergency preparednessRisk assessmentResource planning and storageResilience

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Book overview

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.

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