{"product_id":"disaster-prepping-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394388745","title":"Disaster Prepping For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394388745","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDisaster Prepping For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid E. Stevens (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394388745, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 18.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA grounded, effective guide to preparing for serious natural and man-made disasters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDisaster Prepping For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStevens 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical, step-by-step guides to obtaining, storing, and preserving necessary resources, including food, water, and energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for measuring your local and personal risk exposure to a variety of external threats and potential disasters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for developing a resilient survival mindset that adapts to local conditions as they change in the real world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for everyone concerned about the possibility of natural and human-caused disaster events, \u003ci\u003eDisaster Prepping For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Preparing for Prepping 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Preparing for the Worst or Something Less 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the threat 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving with the basics: Air, water, food, septic, and medical 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSheltering in place: Staying connected, powered, and protected 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvacuating: When, how, and with what 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving independence from municipal infrastructure 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving some fun while prepping 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Survival Mindset 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving an apocalyptic disaster 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind: Learning to “MacGyver” 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttitude 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacGyvering 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumor 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody: Evaluating Your Physical Condition 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitness 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpirit: Understanding the Impact of Spiritual Outlook 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Identifying the Top Potential Global Disasters 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRanking by Probability and Consequence 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1: Asteroids\/comets: Increasing odds of a catastrophic impact 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2: Artificial general intelligence: Arriving sooner than you think 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3: Global war: Growing international tension and rogue states 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4: Biological threat: Expanding biotechnology and pandemics 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5: Solar superstorm: Taking out the global power grid 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6: Super volcano: Exploding cubic miles of ash 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7: Climate change: Growing superstorms and a slow-motion train wreck 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating the Odds of Global Disasters 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Contents iii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Identifying Local Disasters and Their Impacts 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Vulnerability 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHurricanes\/Typhoons: Surging Water Carries Away Houses, Cars, and People 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifying hurricanes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering storm surge 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat Waves: Overheating Is the #1 Cause of Weather-Related Fatalities 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloods: Drowning Is the #1 Cause of Storm-Related Fatalities 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTornadoes: Blowing Away Structures and Creating Deadly Projectiles 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWildfires: Driving Winds Push Fires and Kill by Smoke Inhalation 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarthquakes: Collapsing Roofs and Walls Cause Most Fatalities 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial\/Nuclear Accidents: Poisoning the Air You Breathe 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlizzards\/Ice Storms: Freezing without the Power Grid 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Shooter: Running, Hiding, Attacking 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCyberattack: Shutting Down the Digital Economy and Your Bank 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking immediate action 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Avoiding Personal Disasters 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Vulnerability 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Fraud, Identity Theft, and Cyberattacks 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing Your Job 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpiraling Debt 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuffering a serious injury or illness 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing your significant other 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Surviving — Basic Life Support 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Breathing When the Air Is Toxic 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevel 1: Protecting Yourself from Toxic Gases, Bacteria, and Viruses 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking N95 masks and knowing their limitations 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading to a paint respirator for better filtering and dual use 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEscaping with small cans of pressurized oxygen 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving air filtration with central air HVAC systems 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving air filtration if you don’t have central air 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevel 2: Securing the Air in Your Home for Longer-Term Disasters 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading to a gas mask 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSealing doors and windows to reduce air infiltration 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling an ultraviolet air purifier 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying a standalone air purifier 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding your portable oxygen supply 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering your vehicle’s need for air 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Drinking When the Faucets Run Dry 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining How Much Water You Need 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating water for drinking 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating water for flushing 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating water for cleaning 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating water example and worksheet 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Immediate Water When Water Pressure Is Lost (Level 1) 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing water that you may already have 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStockpiling water 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating contaminated water 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring Water for Longer Duration Disasters (Level 2) 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a larger water reserve 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting and treating water 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding new sources of water 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an atmospheric water generator 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Eating When the Grocery Stores Shut Down 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining How Much and What Kind of Food You Need 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForget the old food pyramid; for survival, fat is your friend 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the best types of survival foods 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Basic Survival Foods for a Week or Two (Level 1) 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the right types of food 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing optimum foods to fill your pantry 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying a multi-day fast to learn your body’s response 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring Enough Food for a Month (Level 2) 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking basic staples 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing powdered and freeze-dried foods 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding your nutritional supplements 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing to maintain a vegetarian or vegan diet 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating ready-made survival foods 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing and hunting 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Pooping When the Sewer Stops Working 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Backup Plan for When Things Back Up (Level 1) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGloves 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrash 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMunicipal or city sewer system failure 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToilets to go 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing up the paperwork 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Technology to Improve the “Backup” Plan (Level 2) 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Treating Injuries and Illness without Emergency Medical Services 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Personal Health 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating your medical condition and medication requirements 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting with your doctor to consolidate or eliminate medications 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring First Aid Kits and Supplies (Level 1) 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting first aid training and having a medical guide 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking over-the-counter medications 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking your prescription medications 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing or Building First Aid Kits 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNitrile gloves 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpinephrine Autoinjector 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenomous snake or insect bite medication 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiation exposure measures 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Medications and Supplies for Longer-Term Disasters (Level 2) 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequesting important emergency medications 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a shelter agreement with medical personnel 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Sheltering 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Sheltering in Place 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Stay (Level 1) 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding immediate shelter for time-critical disasters 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Home’s Security (Level 2) 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFortifying your home from storms and intruders 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an earthquake sanctuary inside your home 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving your home’s resistance to wildfires 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an RV for a Backup Shelter 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Connecting without the Networks 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Apps That Provide Advanced Warning 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Emergency Alerts 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeather apps 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpace weather apps 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWildfire apps 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral warning apps 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Connected When the Cell Phone Network Fails (Level 1) 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding cell phone network and Internet vulnerability 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing radios 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your cell phone without cell phone towers 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTexting via satellite 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting electronic devices from EMPs 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up non-local emergency points of contact 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Connected Long-Term from Anywhere (Level 2) 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIridium satellite network phones 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching your Internet to a satellite network 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your entire home from an EMP 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring and accessing digital information 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Powering without the Power Grid 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and Prioritizing Power 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining power grid limitations 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritizing power 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how much power you need 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering Communication, Lights, and Medical Equipment (Level 1) 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering critical medical equipment 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering communication and lighting 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJump-starting your car and phones with one device 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the loss of refrigeration, heating, or air conditioning 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Power Options (Level 2) 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering with gas generators 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable power stations 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable solar panels and wind turbines 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering Basic Heating and Cooling (Level 2) 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining a gas-powered generator with a portable power station 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering Central Air and More (Level 2+) 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering your home’s central air and heat 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBidirectional charging with an electric vehicle (EV) 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Protecting Yourself during Civil Unrest 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Self-Defense Mindset 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a low profile 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to your gut feeling 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying to be a lone wolf is dangerous 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserving Orienting Deciding Acting (OODA) 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending with Non-Lethal Devices (Level 1) 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserving 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending with pepper spray 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending with a stun gun 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking self-defense classes 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending with Non-Lethal Devices (Level 2) 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveilling with security cameras 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting with a bulletproof vest 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveilling with night vision goggles (NVGs) 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending with a gas-propelled stun gun 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending with gas-propelled pepper 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonlethal versus lethal defensive devices 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending with what’s at hand 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Defending with Firearms 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Lethal Weapons 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Rules of Engagement (ROE) 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Rules of Engagement 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with retribution 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering legal consequences 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining strategy based on mindset 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Types of Firearms 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRifles and shotguns for home defense 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandguns for home defense 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Home Defense and Bug-Out Bag Firearm 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome defense handgun 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBug-out bag handgun 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Other Resources and Firearm Safety 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Fixing Stuff 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing It Yourself (DIY) Repair Mindset 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Failure 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding single-point failures 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking basic tools and supplies 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking basic maintenance items 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Problems 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting advice from The Greatest Generation 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting with the Internet 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Evacuating 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Evacuating When You Can’t Stay Home 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning an Immediate Escape 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining an escape path 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying escape aids 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining When to Evacuate 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the resources required to stay 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering physical and medical factors 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvacuating with uncertain disaster impact or duration 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming your evacuation 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Where to Evacuate 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying with friends or family 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering camping 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing What to Take with You 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBugging out with a bug-out bag 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying additional important items 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering a Recreational Vehicle for Evacuation 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Traveling during a Disaster 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Transportation Options (Level 1) 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwning a multispeed bike 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your current vehicle 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Transportation Options (Level 2) 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering pre-1980 vehicles 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Funding during a Disaster 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Cash for Emergencies (Level 1) 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStashing cash 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiding cash from yourself 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Enough Liquid Assets for an Extended Disaster (Level 2) 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStashing more cash 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreading assets across multiple financial institutions 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversifying liquid assets 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Non-Liquid Assets 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Sources of Income 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for events that might happen to you 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for events that might happen to everyone 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping secondary incomes 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a business model or asset 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Next Level Disaster Preparation 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Developing Independence from Municipal Water 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrilling a Well 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching the Rain — Rainwater Catchment Systems 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining your consumption 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining your home’s rain collection potential 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing storage tanks 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating rainwater catchment for your location 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiltering Surface Water: Lakes, Rivers, or the Ocean 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiltering freshwater 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesalinating ocean water 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating Water from the Air — Atmospheric Water Generators 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining water production options 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing the municipal sewer system 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Developing Independence from the Power Grid 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering with the Wind 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering with Water 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering with the Sun 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining your location’s suitability 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a solar array that can power your house 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole-House Generators 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Creating a Survival Retreat Destination 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Survival\/Vacation Location 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an RV, cabin, or house 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an RV at your survival or vacation location 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering a small off-grid camper van 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Creating Your Own Shelter 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a Bomb Shelter 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvival\/Vacation\/Short-Term Rental Cabin 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the size 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the construction method 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing the layout 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting your utilities 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right HVAC and appliances 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning the “Cabin” 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering with Solar 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking Up with Batteries 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing Space 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying a Readymade Off-Grid Cabin for Anywhere 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Finding the Right Vehicle 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Disaster Preparation\/Daily Driver Vehicle Characteristics 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the most important characteristics 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying security and evacuation characteristics 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Electric versus Gas Vehicles 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating electric vehicles (EV) 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster-specific situations for ICE versus EV 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Best Vehicles in Their Category 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Preventing Global Disasters 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Asteroid\/Comet Impacts 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding comets 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving a near-earth object (NEO) 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenetrating impactor deflection 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLasing deflection 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducating governments 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Artificial Intelligence 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting how AI will unfold in the next five years 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting the global impact of AGI 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating immediate AI concerns 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing an AGI catastrophe 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating AGI 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Nuclear\/Biological Disasters 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing nuclear war 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing biotechnology disasters 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitigating the Effects of a Solar Superstorm 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Super Volcano Warning 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Climate Change 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying to reduce the global warming peak 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the effects of climate change 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: the Part of Tens 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