Disasters happen. Prepare yourself for the next one.
A geek's guide to surviving disaster.
A unique guide to rational emergency preparedness, Disaster Preparedness for Geeks is an attempt to reclaim the concept of prepping from the hands of the bunker-dwelling prophets of doom and help us enjoy our lives to the fullest, without having to constantly worry about what's going on "in the news." For those of us who want to make sense of disasters and stop unproductively worrying about what tomorrow might bring, this book helps you cut through the noise and develop robust plans for the risks that actually matter in our lives.
Instead of a set of projects, checklists, or step-by-step instructions, the book focuses on developing a particular mental model for evaluating risk, making financial decisions, and so on. It outlines a variety of historical data points as well as the author's opinions, and poses intriguing questions to consider as you read along.
The book takes a tour through topics such as managing a rainy-day fund, surviving prolonged power outages, and how to get back on your feet if your house goes up in smoke. But its main focus is on simple, level-headed preparedness strategies that pay off in a variety of situations, even if the zombies don't come. You'll learn how to deal with things like unemployment, large-scale industrial disasters, personal finance, and how to stay safe online.
