Disaster Prepping for Dummies

A grounded, effective guide to preparing for serious natural and man-made disasters

In Disaster Prepping For Dummies, experienced Navy pilot, writer, speaker, and disaster preparedness expert David E. Stevens delivers an eye-opening and practical guide to preparing yourself and your family for natural and man-made disasters. You'll learn to develop a survival mindset that equips you to handle the real-world issues that arise when things go sideways. You'll discover how to prioritize the resources you would need to survive, including shelter, water, food, and communication.

Stevens brings a down-to-earth realism to a subject that's often clouded by outlandish paranoia and head-in-the-sand denialism. He explains how you can prepare for specific disasters--like earthquakes, hurricanes, wars, and blackouts--while keeping the risks in perspective. He shows you how to make measured, proportional preparations to support yourself and your loved ones in the event of large-scale disruptions to society.

Inside the book:

• Practical, step-by-step guides to obtaining, storing, and preserving necessary resources, including food, water, and energy
• Techniques for measuring your local and personal risk exposure to a variety of external threats and potential disasters
• Strategies for developing a resilient survival mindset that adapts to local conditions as they change in the real world

Perfect for everyone concerned about the possibility of natural and human-caused disaster events, Disaster Prepping For Dummies is a realistic and hands-on roadmap to identifying your risk exposure and taking simple, practical steps to improving your ability to survive and thrive in the face of unexpected events.

Author: David E. Stevens
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.33w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9781394388745