The next severe storm, power outage, or financial meltdown could hit at any time. Having a household contingency plan and being part of a strong, resilient community could mean the difference between life and death. This friendly and highly accessible guide introduces the most important, practical steps your whole family can take in advance to ensure survival, safety, and comfort in short- or long-term emergencies. The critical information is presented in 40 achievable tasks, ranging from creating a preparedness notebook and repackaging store-bought food for storage to more involved preparations, such as learning to collect rainwater and building a solar oven. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA. This accessible and methodical guide will help you organize and prepare for unexpected emergencies and weather disasters, with the essential details presented in 40 straightforward tasks. Kathy Harrison is the author of Prepping 101 and Just In Case, as well as Another Place at the Table and One Small Boat. She is a national spokesperson, touring and giving lectures, for both family preparedness and foster parenting. She has appeared on The Today Show, Oprah, National Geographic's Doomsday Preppers, and in NPR interviews. She lives with her family in western Massachusetts. Introduction Create a Preparedness Binder Assess Your Lighting Needs Calculate Your Water Needs Plan for Long-Term Water Usage Calculate Your Food Needs Design a Food Storage Program Store Food for the Long Term Build a First-Aid Kit Build a Basic Tool Kit Stock Up on Batteries Check Your Car Prepare Your Home Review Your Financial Preparedness Protect Your Electronics Talk to Your Kids Prepare Your Pets Keep Communication Open Take Care of Your Head, Hands, and Feet Shop for the Best Buys Buy in Bulk Grow a Little Garden Learn to Preserve Food Learn to Cook in a Crisis Plan a Day of Emergency Meals Keep Your Food Safe How to Handle Garbage Keep Pests at Bay Connect with Your Community Plan for Entertainment and Celebration Cope with Sanitation Deal with Personal Hygiene Manage Your Laundry Think about Security Create a Safe Room Keep Warm Keep Cool Make an Evacuation Plan Survival Hacks The Well-Prepared Bookcase Ready, Set, Practice! Afterword: What If It Lasts Longer? Resources Recommended Reading Metric Conversions Index Don't Panic - Prepare. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfire. Are you ready for the next power outage, evacuation, or shelter-in-place situation? Keep calm and plan ahead with Kathy Harrison's realistic approach to disaster preparedness: 40 practical, easy-to-implement steps to protect your home, family, and pets during short- and long-term emergencies. "If you have ever doubted that it was absolutely essential to prepare for a crisis or natural disaster, look around - it is one of our most urgent projects. With Kathy Harrison's reassuring help and thoughtful guidance, you can do this, and keep your loved ones safe and well." - Sharon Astyk, author of Making Home "With the tips and strategies I learned from this modern-day survivalist guide, I can continue to hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst." - Donna Smallin, author of Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness "Highly recommended-fear, paranoia, and camo-gear not required!" - Matthew Stein, design engineer, green builder, and bestselling author of When Technology Fails and When Disaster Strikes "This important book shows us that simple, common-sense actions can save life and home when the unexpected happens. It makes this book an investment in better luck in harder times." - Jenna Woginrich, au

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