Prepping 101

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.



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  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, author of Made from Scratch

 

"The more people who are prepared to take personal responsibility for their