Table of contents : Dedication Introduction Step 1: Assess the Threats Step 2: Barter Step 3: Be CERT Trained Step 4: Become a Ham Step 5: Bug Out Step 6: Build a Fire Step 7: Bury the Dead Step 8: Buy Some Gold Step 9: Carry a Firearm Step 10: Collect Nature’s Water Step 11: Consider Special Needs Step 12: Construct a Faraday Cage Step 13: Cook Without a Stove Step 14: Create a Food Cache Step 15: Defend Yourself Step 16: Don EDC Gear Step 17: Ensure Your Rescue Step 18: Equip Your Vehicle Step 19: Escape a House Fire Step 20: Establish a Network Step 21: Fill the Cupboards Step 22: Fit a Respirator Step 23: Gather Important Papers Step 24: Generate Electricity Step 25: Harden Your Home Step 26: Hit Your Target Step 27: Inspect for Home Hazards Step 28: Keep Warm Step 29: Learn About Disaster Resources Step 30 Make a DP Plan Step 31: Monitor a Weather Radio Step 32: Pack a Pocket Survival Kit Step 33: Plan Your Escape Step 34: Put Your Financial House in Order Step 35: Reach Others Step 36: Ready a Safe Room Step 37: Remember Your Pets Step 38: Safeguard Against Radiation Step 39: See in the Dark Step 40: Set Up a Waterless Toilet Step 41: Shelter in Place Step 42: Stay Hydrated Step 43: Stock a First Aid Kit Step 44: Stockpile Batteries Step 45: Survive Being Stranded Step 46: Test Your Preparations Step 47: Tie Some Knots Step 48: Treat the Injured Step 49: Windproof Your Home Step 50: Wrap in an Emergency Blanket