In uncertain times, a solid preparedness plan is essential for every
individual and family. PREPAREDNESS NOW! navigates the new realities
of twenty-first century living: extreme weather, economic instability,
terror attacks, and more.
Packed with checklists, resources, and step-by-step instructions,
PREPAREDNESS NOW! details everything needed for office, car, and home
preparedness. This newly expanded and revised edition includes an
extended chapter on food and water storage and urban gardening,
techniques in personal defense, and the latest and best preparedness
products on the market. This book encourages basic lifestyle changes
that lead to a more self-sufficient and satisfying existence, regardless
of circumstance.
PREPAREDNESS NOW! is written by one of the most experienced
preparedness experts in the field. Aton Edwards is executive director of
the International Preparedness Network (IPN) and has worked with the Red
Cross, NYPD, Center for Disease Control, and thousands of people
domestically and overseas.
This manual delivers practical advice on:
- Building your emergency kits for home, car, and office
- Water quality control and storage
- Emergency shelter, power, lighting, and heating
- Emergency transportation, communications, and evacuation
- Extreme weather preparedness
- Chemical, biowarfare, and nuclear preparedness
- Defense against infectious diseases
- Personal defense and crime prevention for the twenty-first century
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