The goal for this book is to bring to the attention of the reader, regardless of religious or political beliefs, opinions about society, or views regarding end-times or "doomsday," the importance of being prepared for an emergency for the benefit of your family and others. If you have watched any of the doomsday or prepping shows on television, then you have seen people depicted as focusing on one disaster or another. Instead, most preppers and survivalists agree that families should focus on self-reliance and general preparedness in the event of an emergency. There is not a "one-size-fits-all" plan when it comes to preparedness measures. We help the reader determine and establish reasonable and attainable preparedness measures for themselves and their family. We illustrate the difference between basic, minimal, moderate, and extreme preparedness. Charts, lists, and product suggestions are included to help the reader better determine what they need and to what extent they want to prepare themselves and their family.