Your Survival

Table Of Contents

FORWARD by Dr. Bob Arnot

INTRODUCTION
About This Guide
Yoursurvival.com
Your Survival™List
Cherrypicking Info
Icons Used in This Guide

CHAPTER 1: Identifying Your Risks
No One’s Completely Safe
Location Location Location
A Word About Flood Maps
Special Report: Bird Flu and You

CHAPTER 2: Planning Ahead
Taking Stock
Stocking Up
Food & Sundries
Water
Gas Grill
Portable Heater
Other Appliances
Light
Batteries
Radio
Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape
Hose and Ladder
Gas Shut-Off Wrench
Stocking Your Emergency Medicine Kit
Backing Up
Getting Your Affairs in Order
Sizing Up Your Insurance
Disaster-Proofing Your Home
Devising Your Communications Plan
Pets
Assembling Your “Bug-Out” Bags
The Bugged-Out SUV
Plotting Your Escape Route
Maintenance

CHAPTER 3: Stay or Go?
Six Rules to Live By
If You Go
If You Stay

CHAPTER 4: Weathering the Storm
The 30-Second Guide to Disaster Physics
Your Disaster-by-Disaster Drill
Tornadoes
Hurricanes and Floods
Earthquakes
Landslides
Chemical Clouds
Heat Waves

CHAPTER 5: Immediate Aftermath
Practicalities First
Managing Your Water Supply
Getting Help From FEMA
Notifying Your Insurance Company
The Stages of Disaster Grief
Getting Unstuck

CHAPTER 6: Rebuilding
Staying on Your Insurer
Dealing With Your Mortgage Company
Hiring a Contractor
Getting the IRS to Help
Solving the Government Loan Puzzle

CONCLUSION

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS