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Basic survival, a beginner's guide, David Nash ; foreword by James Wesley Rawles

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-136) and index

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Basic survival

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David Nash ; foreword by James Wesley Rawles

a beginner's guide

Many people are beginning to become concerned by increasing natural disasters, global conflict, and political unrest and the smart ones want to do something about it. Unfortunately, increased awareness about disaster preparedness has caused an information overload. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available. Basic Survival helps readers dig out from under the avalanche of preparedness information. It dispels myths, introduces concepts, and teaches the basics of how to start preparing for disaster. Author David Nash, a lifelong prepper outlines an all-hazards approach to disaster management similar to the ones used by the military and federal and state governments. Nash has over ten years of experience in government emergency management as a planner, a first responder, and as an emergency operations center manager. Basic Survival is a great resource that presents a strong foundation for being prepared when an emergency hits

Learn to be prepared--guaranteed -- Four phases of emergency management -- Basic threats in North America --Common man-caused disasters in America -- Main preparedness strategies -- Disaster kits --Everyday carry essentials -- Basic food storage -- First aid techniques -- Situational awareness -- Simple methods to prevent panic and make decisions -- Thinking about weapons and security -- Working in a preparedness team -- Dealing with family and friends who won't prepare -- Testing your preparedness -- Increasing your preparedness IQ -- 19 steps for basic preparedness -- Additional resources

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