The most effective means of surviving a disaster is to have the essential gear and plans in place beforehand and this comes only from developing a mindset of self-reliance.
In his third book in the Practical Survival series, veteran survival instructor Tony Nester takes you through the mental attitude, scenarios, planning, and gear for overcoming natural and manmade disasters where you are forced to evacuate your home.
Years in the making, Surviving a Disaster covers what has worked for those who have lived through actual disasters and delves into the practical skills for preparing you and your family.
The mindset of successful survivors and what it takes to prevail in a disaster.
How to formulate an escape plan for your specific region.
A straightforward approach to assembling emergency kits that really work for the home, office, and vehicle.
The must-have items that every family first-aid kit should contain.
How to prepare children for a crisis and what personal items to include in their safety kit.
Proven techniques for obtaining safe drinking water in an urban setting and how to avoid dehydration.
Tips for communicating and reuniting with your loved ones after a disaster.
Thank you for your great book, Surviving A Disaster. I have read through it several times, and continue to improve my kit. I wanted to take this chance to explain how your book helped me a month ago.
I travel a lot, by commercial airline and then rental car. Since reading your book, I make it a point to stop by a grocery store the first night, to get a gallon of drinking water (store brand is under $1) and some fruit. This supplements what I can carry on the plane (business clothes, two large trash bags, two one gallon Zip-Lock freezer bags, toilet kit, watch cap, leather gloves, Bic lighter, trail mix, hand sanitizer, but no sharps). A month ago, due to flooding, the water system in the town I was visiting became contaminated. A boil water order was given. There was a run on drinking water. I was glad I already had water and a water container. I was able to refill my container with boiled water from restaurants for a nominal fee. I used my hand sanitizer to clean my hands. Many travelers at the hotel got sick, but I was fine.
If it were not for the ideas I got from your book, I probably would also have been sick. Thanks again for the great book.