A comprehensive, practical and sane strategy for preparing for and surviving any disaster. Many internet resources are referenced for additional information on emergency medicine and first aid training, emergency communications training, and general preparedness training. Preparedness does not mean living in fear or wasting money and resources on stuff that you never use. Anyone can live a more secure life through forethought and planning. This manual delivers practical advice on: * Building your emergency kits for home, car, office, school bags, bugging out and disaster recovery * The Psychology of Survival * Preparing your Children to handle Disasters * Purifying Contaminated Water by Multiple Methods * Emergency Improvised Shelter * Emergency Communications * Improvised Signaling * Water and Food requirements, Food Storage * Improvised Navigation * Training Resources * Personal Defense In uncertain times, a solid preparedness plan is essential for every individual and family. When unexpected disasters happen, people who are even a little prepared are much better off than those who have taken their dependence on outside resources for granted. This manual is an excellent starting point.