Disasters strike like lightning--you never know when or where they will hit next, but signs tell us that one might be close. Keep your family safe in any catastrophe with this comprehensive guide to emergency survival. Established author Larry Mullins has spent sixty years in law enforcement teaching survival classes. Now he shares his personal knowledge and expertise with you. Prepare yourself for when the power grid crashes, decide when to stay at home or when to bug out, identify edible plants and other food sources, and protect yourself from predators. Whether you're facing a natural disaster or civil unrest, when you're prepared, you have nothing to fear. Practical, thorough, and applicable, this handbook is for you.