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A pocket-sized field guide to surviving what you hope never happens.

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The Problem

The average household has three days of food, no backup water, and no plan for when the lights go out. Power outages. Supply chain failures. Natural disasters. These are not doomsday fantasies. They are headlines. And most people have no idea what to do when they happen.

The Solution

This book fits in your bag. It works without batteries. And it might be the most practical thing you ever own.

BEFORE

What to buy, pack, and plan while everything still works.

DURING

Flip to the crisis you are facing. Follow the steps.

AFTER

How to sustain, rebuild, and come back.

No filler. No paranoia. Just checklists, procedures, and the things most people learn too late.

What's Inside

  • 15 chapters covering every scenario from power outages to pandemics
  • The 72-hour go-bag packing list
  • Step-by-step water purification procedures
  • The family emergency plan template
  • Master checklists for 24-hour, 72-hour, 2-week, and 3-month preparedness levels
  • Quick-reference scenario cards for 7 crisis types

Format Details

Pocket Paperback

5" x 8", matte cover, ~110 pages. Small enough to throw in your bag, glove box, or go-bag.

Ebook (PDF)

Instant download. Same content, on any device. Print it if you want a backup.

Who This Is For

  • Families who want a plan but do not know where to start
  • Apartment dwellers who think prepping is only for people with land
  • Anyone who lived through a power outage and thought "I should have been ready"
  • People who want practical, not paranoid

About the Author

Joan Alfonso Pitarch is a product leader, systems thinker, and pragmatic preparer. This book was written because the best survival guides were either 400-page encyclopedias or paranoid manifestos - and neither fits in your pocket when you actually need it.

FAQ

No. This is a practical guide for real-world scenarios that happen every year: power outages, storms, supply disruptions. It's not about bunkers or conspiracy theories.
No. The book includes budget-friendly options and prioritizes what matters most. You can start with less than $50.
No. The principles and checklists apply anywhere. Water, food, shelter, and communication are universal.
5" x 8" - small enough to fit in a backpack, glove box, or go-bag. About 110 pages.
Yes. The PDF is delivered instantly after purchase. You can read it on any device or print it.

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Hope you never need it. Be glad you have it.
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