Do you live in permanent anxiety? In today's world we are constantly being bombarded with 30 second sound bites that promote fear. "Storm of the Century", Heavy rain and winds--flooding and damage to be expected", "Coldest temperature in 25 years", "Wildfires inevitable", "Over two feet of snow expected along with major power outages". There are riots, violent demonstrations, abductions, and random attacks. Most of the time you don't get enough information to make solid, informative decisions. Sometimes these forecasts pan out, sometimes they don't. Either way, if you don't want to live in a constant state of FEAR-read on. This book is not about promoting fear, but about promoting CONFIDENCE! Do you want to feel more secure and more at ease? Do you want to think more clearly and become more aware? This book is written to help all individuals and families to sensibly prepare for most emergency situations, both large and small, natural or man-made. It will give you insight into these events. It will give you the tools, step-by-step, to help protect and guide you. It is simple to follow and easy to progress from one level of preparedness to another should you choose to do so. It is a common sense book to help guide you forward. It is not a "Doomsday Prepper" book but rather one that contains logical, easy-to-follow steps that will not only prepare you for emergencies, but will also help you in your everyday life. Because the book is organized by levels of preparedness, you can tailor your preparations to fit your budget. You will be amazed at the level of satisfaction, safety, and security you will experience as you move from one level to the next. How can I deal with the following questions when I am so busy with life? How do I Shelter-In-Place? What do I take with me if I and my family have to evacuate? How do I gather my most important records in an emergency? What do I do if the power goes out? How do I get food and water? How do I protect my family? How can we stay warm over time? What if my cell phone no longer works? Can I rely on police and fire during a major incident? This book will answer those questions and much, much more. In an emergency you need to be ready for anything and time will not be on your side. By following the easy, step-by-step guide before an emergency strikes, you and your family will be more confident, less anxious, and better prepared to do what you need to do to survive. This book will help you feel better, think clearer, and make you more aware. Along the way, it will give you the tools necessary to protect you and those you love. Be Smart! Be Ready!