Emergency Preparedness

Former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton passes on all the specialist skills, knowledge and mindset learnt over the course of a life that has experienced some of the world's toughest conditions and most hostile situations: whether that's fending off a wild animal at 10 years-old, serving in the elite Special Forces, or mountaineering in the ice-capped Himalayas. This essential guide meticulously teaches you how to prepare your instincts, ready your mentality and hone your survival skills so that you have the tools and know-how to survive whatever comes next.

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 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 ...

For years the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security has curated an interactive online tool for professionals that identifies the activities involved across all phases of an outbreak. The Georgetown Outbreak Activity Library (GOAL) captures what needs to get done, when, and by whom. Now, in The Outbreak Atlas, Rebecca Katz and Mackenzie S. Moore have translated this complex material into a book designed for a public audience.

The Good Eats series books focus on food storage and pantry preparedness for tough times, whether due to personal challenges like job loss, budget constraints, food allergies, or more widespread concerns like mounting inflation, political instability, or food insecurity. Food Storage Made Fabulous teaches basic food storage principles and provides recipes for fabulous food your family will love. Good Eats at the TEOTWAWKI Café, Volume 1, Making the Most of Powdered Milk in Your Food Storage is the premier food-storage masterclass for working miracles in all things dairy—milk, yogurt, ...

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19 Crisis takes listeners inside Northwell Health, New York's largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on groundwork that positioned Northwell as uniquely prepared for the pandemic.

This Is Wildfire offers everything you need to know about fire in one useful volume. Nick Mott and Justin Angle reflect on the history of humanity’s connection to flames, analyze how our society arrived at this perilous moment, and recount stories of those fighting fire and trying to change our relationship with it. Throughout, they give practical advice, from choosing your insurance and making your home resilient to burns, to packing an emergency go-bag and rebuilding after a fire.

With Wars brewing around the world, viruses crippling society, prepping is no longer a fringe hobby. Your readiness and well-being is your responsibility. Not your neighbors…….not the government...not any agency. Take control...give yourself the tools, And knowledge to safeguard the well-being of yourself and your loved ones.... No matter what the situation is. Arm yourself with The Essential Preppers Medical Handbook. This pocket-size book will help you when no one else is around.

Americans are afraid of their food. And for good reason. In 2011, the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in a century delivered killer listeria bacteria on innocuous cantaloupe never before suspected of carrying that pathogen. Nearly 50 million Americans will get food poisoning this year. Spoiled, doctored or infected food will send more than 100,000 people to the hospital. Three thousand will die. We expect, even assume, our government will protect our food, but how often do you think a major U.S. food farm get inspected by federal or state officials?

The SAS Survival Guide is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman’s will cover Climate and Terrain and On the Move - the characteristics and climates of different regions and zones (including polar, arid, and tropical), how to plan a route, and where to travel.

Have recent media reports on clean water sourcing challenges raised your concern for your family’s water supply? Would you like to be less dependent on your municipal water utility for your family’s water needs? If you are responsible for providing water security for your family, gaining Survival Water Wisdom and implementing these essential projects will be one of the smartest moves you can make.

Written in a relatable and empowering tone with plenty of personal anecdotes and case studies to aid comprehension and engagement, this is the perfect book for anyone looking to further their understanding of how they can stay safe as women.

In today's chaotic and scary world, your wife, your daughter, and especially your mother need to know all 97 safety tips found inside to keep themselves safe. Do them a huge favor: download this audiobook for them right now and ensure your loved ones stay safe at home, around the neighborhood, while out shopping, while travelling, and everywhere else, too.

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 Denver: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential resource for preparing and surviving emergencies in the Mile-High City. From flash floods to wildfires and sudden winter storms, this guide equips Denver residents with practical strategies to face Denver's unique challenges with confidence. Written with the firsthand knowledge of a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book combines actionable advice with insights tailored to Denver’s distinct geography, climate, and infrastructure. Whether you’re living in the ...

From understanding the fundamentals of self-defense to analyzing relevant factors in various situations, this guide provides a well-rounded approach to personal safety. In the event of an encounter, Fight For Your Best Life offers practical guidance on how to respond effectively and make split-second decisions that can be the difference between safety and danger.

In this comprehensive resource, survival expert Jack X. Wilder shares life-saving techniques that anyone can learn, no medical background required. Through real-world experience and step-by-step guidance, you'll discover exactly how to respond to emergencies involving children, elderly individuals, and those with special needs, even when professional help is miles or minutes away.

Falling is a sobering, amusing, and often poetic meditation on the wonders and risks of working aloft. Rigger Brion Toss takes you into a world of masts, towers, stadiums, pure air, and adrenaline as he recounts more than 40 years worth of stories of things gone awry at altitude. From dropped tools to collapsed towers to near-fatal falls, the litany of accidents and near-accidents is long…and the sometimes miraculous outcomes are both instructive and thought-provoking.

Teenagers face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness. These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality. Unfortunately, this process often involves unnecessary risk-taking. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment. Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens is designed around principles of positive communication, trust, and teamwork.