Disaster Survival

John Valliant's essay about the sinking of the Fantome, a Caribbean pleasure cruiser, during Hurricane Mitch in 1998, and the subsequent lawsuit. The disaster was the Atlantic’s worst sailing accident in over forty years.

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 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 ...

Book 6 of the Survival Apocalypse series “Sword Over Cuba” brings new challenges to ardent fans as it revisits two characters introduced at the very beginning of the beloved and complex epic. The landscape expands as Dommy Roosevelt of Philadelphia and Nelson Martin of Cuba begin their journeys which will eventually culminate in the Choccolocco Valley. How we get there is the magic ahead. In “Sword Over Cuba” young Nelson Martin, son of a plantation owner, goes to war in the post apocalyptic Cuban landscape. Elsewhere Dommy Roosevelt begins a bloody march south to a fabled place ...

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 ...

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 ...

Warning: Here’s what you need to know to save your life in any wilderness emergency situation. Mother Nature is ruthless just as much as she is beautiful, and she doesn’t forgive mistakes. Knowing what to do in emergency situations can mean all the difference between life and death. But there is one thing that is just as important as knowing how to act in emergencies: Staying calm under pressure. Emergency BushCraft will equip you with skills to survive any outdoor emergency, and mental strength that will help you stay calm and poised during life-threatening situations.

The grid is down. The nation is in chaos. One man holds the key to stopping a silent war. After a devastating cyberattack cripples the U.S. power grid, Major’s quiet farm becomes a haven for those fleeing the collapse, including the local sheriff and his family. But as the terrorist network tightens its grip on the country, refuge turns into battleground. When Major’s young granddaughter reveals a chilling ability to sense threats before they strike, she saves them from a brutal ambush and exposes a traitor hiding in plain sight. Now, with a growing community depending on him and a ...

If the Power Grid Failed Tomorrow, Could You Keep Your Family Safe And Healthy For Months? You won't get a warning. You won't get a second chance. And FEMA won't save you. The Survival Blueprint is your guide to preparing for a full-scale, long-term grid down emergency—from food and water to security, power, medical care, and everything in between—this off grid survival book covers it all, perfect for beginners. No fluff. No fantasy. Just what to do, what to get, and how to live when the system breaks. Inside This Unique Survival Book, You'll Discover: ✅ THE 178 MOST CRITICAL SURVIVAL...

The vicious attack on their wagon train killed almost everyone - except David and his younger sister, whom he calls Queen of Sheba. The two are stranded on the deserted trail and have to live by their wits and whatever supplies they can scavenge. And although David is seriously hurt, he knows that frail Queen of Sheba is counting on him. He can only hope that their parents are somewhere up ahead - if he can find them.

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...

When Disaster Strikes New York City: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your indispensable guide to staying safe and resilient in the city that never sleeps. From hurricanes to power outages and everything in between, this book equips New Yorkers with the knowledge and tools to face any crisis head-on. Drawing from the firsthand experience of a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this guide combines expert insights with practical advice tailored to the unique challenges of living in NYC. Whether you’re navigating subway shutdowns, preparing for ...

In a world where access to modern healthcare may not always be available, knowledge of herbal medicine can be a lifesaver. Herbal Medicine for Survival Scenarios is your essential guide to using medicinal plants for healing in emergencies. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, a prepper, or simply someone who wants to be prepared, this audiobook will teach you how to harness the power of plants to manage injuries, infections, and health crises when conventional medicine is out of reach.

Rife with captivating details of survival in an icy wilderness, this reimagining of the famous 1910 expedition to the South Pole, told in Cherry's voice, is an unforgettable tale of courage and camaraderie.

On October 29, 1991, the 70-foot longliner Andrea Gail, on day 40 of an extended commercial swordfishing trip, was lost in a convergence of three powerful storms off Canada’s Grand Banks. Data buoys measured waves as high as 100 feet, and the boat was hit with winds measuring 80 knots (92 miles per hour). The Andrea Gail’s emergency beacon washed ashore that November on Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, but the boat and 6-man crew were never found. The crew left behind five children among them, and the entire small town mourned the loss.

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.

This Emergency Survival Guide shares how to survive any disaster that may come your way and gives you a piece of mind knowing you are prepared. This book is for everyone, whether you are a man, a woman, or a child, this Emergency Survival Guide is written with the help of an ex-navy SEAL with you in mind...this guide contains 36 essential tips that were carefully written to assist anyone who encounters any danger and to be able to survive that disaster. No matter who you are, this book is written for you.