<b>Disasters come and go each year but it is through developing a self-reliant mindset, having essential survival gear and possessing a handful of critical skills, that you and your family will be able to prevail in an urban crisis.</b><br><br>Jammed with field-tested information from real-world applications, survival instructor Tony Nester covers how to prepare for both short-term survival ranging from 24-72 hours as well as long-term situations resulting from a grid-down emergency or pandemic.<br><br><i>When the Grid Goes Down </i>will show you how to make your home and lifestyle more self-sufficient and the critical gear needed along the way.<br><br><b>Topics include:</b> The 6 Key Areas for Creating a Self-Reliant Home, Water Storage and Purification Methods, Alternative Water Sources At Home, Creating a Water Map for Your Region, The 3 Essential Food Types to Stock Up On, Designing an Off-Grid Medical Kit, Home Security and Personal Defense Measures, Heating, Cooling and Lighting When the Power Goes Out, and Alternative Sanitation Methods.