A good reference guide to add to your home medical library is the second edition of the Survival and Austere Medicine: An Introduction. Last updated in April of 2005, the manual is a collective effort from the Remote, Austere, Wilderness and Third World Medicine Forum.
Over 200 pages, it is a substantial effort and provides [...]

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The topic of communications covers both the equipment used and the network of users.
Understanding the skills and expertise in your neighborhood is vital. Consider meeting with your neighbors to talk about sharing knowledge and resources during an emergency.
Having the proper equipment ready prior to, during and after an emergency will ensure that you can:

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