Prepare for future worst-case scenarios while learning to be self-sufficient every day.

It's become clear that even in the twenty-first century our comfortable lives can be disrupted at a moment's notice by events far beyond our control. Whether these are global disasters like a pandemic or a continent-spanning war, or local catastrophes like wildfires, floods, power outages or even food-and-essentials supply issues, you need to know how to respond to a wide variety of emergencies.

Written by Jim Cobb, an authority on prepping and disaster readiness, The Urban Prepper's Guide will introduce you to techniques and strategies that can prepare your home and loved ones. These simple measures designed specifically for urban and suburban dwellers who have tight budgets and limited space include:

Water how to safely store and purify water

Food how to store, preserve, and cook food in an emergency

Shelter how to shield yourself from the elements without power

Medical how to be prepared for injuries and illnesses

Security how to protect your house and valuables

Communication how to stay informed in an emergency

Every Day Carry how to be ready to handle problems wherever you are

Home Safety how to protect against fire and other accidents

Financial Preparedness how to start planning on a tight budget

Soft Skills how to think clearly and communicate effectively in a crisis

Emergency Evacuation how to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice

Mindset how to develop a survivor's mindset, and all that entails

The First 24 Hours how to handle everything when the worst happens