Jerry Ahern - Author and Columnist

Be Informed of What’s Happening. Monitoring news and world events and always have an emergency radio nearby.
Don’t Get Caught Unprepared. Have emergency supplies of food, water and other necessities always on-hand.
The Police Won’t Protect You. Protect yourself and those for whom you are responsible.
Be Prepared to Handle Medical Emergencies. You may have to go beyond antiseptic spray and band-aids.
You’ll Need Light When the Power Grid Fails. Keep a flashlight, matches, kerosene lamp and candles ready to go.
Carry a compass. Your GPS Won’t Always Work in the Wilderness. Learn how to actually use it and learn how to read a map.
Invest in A Good Strong Lockblade Folding Knife. The knife is one of mankind’s most versatile tools.
Keep your cell phone charged. Explore alternate ways of charging phones like battery packs and DC outlets.
Be Wary of Strangers. Disasters make people panic. Protect what’s yours.
Whenever legally possible, carry a handgun you know how to use.

From the book, Survive! by Jerry Ahern

Krause Publications

Available at bookstores everywhere!