Peak Oil: Life After the Oil Crash

Overview from Publisher:

We thought it couldn't happen, but it did. Now we know just how vulnerable we really are. What could be next?

-Biochemical terrorism

-Nuclear attack or accidents

-Earthquakes or other natural disasters

-Economic upheaval and civil riots

-Crop failures and famine

This handbook will help you prepare for our uncertain times by showing how to:

-Design a basic food-storage plan that fits your needs

-Prepare your home for earthquakes

-Survive nuclear attacks and accidents

-Build your own free radiation meter

-Put together a workable Emergency Evacuation Kit

-Select appropriate firearms

-Use communications so you'll know what's really going on

-Take care of hygenic needs

-Store fuel safely for the long-term...and much more.

Reviews Posted to Amazon

13 of 17 reviewers gave The Crisis Preparedness Handbook 5 stars (the highest rating) with the other four each giving it 4 stars.

From the Midwest Book Review:

Now in an updated second edition, Crisis Preparedness Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide To Home Storage And Physical Survival by Jack A. Spigarelli is a solid, practical, no-nonsense, but completely "user friendly" reference for the selection and acquisition of stockpiled food and water for emergencies; growing, raising, and finding food; preserving food at home by means such as home canning and dehydrating; emergency evacuation in a crisis; and other preparation safeguards for weathering a natural or man-made crisis. From clothing issues to transportation needs and communication alternatives, the Crisis Preparedness Handbook is a solid, fact-filled, potentially live saving guide, and especially recommended reading for anyone seeking to protect themselves and their loved ones in times of local, regional, national, or international calamity

From E. Cunningham:

Having just started 'stockpiling' and emergency preparedness, this book has been our bible. It is comprehensive, informative, and easy to follow, even (especially??) for newbies like us. The advice is practical and never preachy. It can be read cover-to-cover or as a guide by just going to specific chapters that you need info on. It is not, like so many other resources on the subject, doomsday oriented; and it works well for disasters and the like or just helping one to prepare for the leaner times that sometimes arise in life.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the subject matter as well as for people you'd like to 'gently' introduce to it. I'm buying several copies for friends and family.

Definitely 2 thumbs up!

From J. Coulson:

This is a no nonsense guide without too much "over the top" doomsday portrayal. It addresses the reality of existing without services and recommends things to store, things to have on hand, and things to enhance your survival when things go wrong.

Money well spent, even if to review basics. If you have already done a little planning, it is a good book to have for those who haven't, and to check your own plan.

From D. Buxman:

I found this book to be a great resource on long term food storage, but I gave it 4-stars since I didn't think it gave enough attention to other areas in this emerging area. Written in 2002, it provides its information taking terrorism into consideration, which is definitely a positive. I think the book could be updated to include preparedness skills for pandemic flu threats and other emerging issues, but this is a minor criticism. All in all, the book is probably one of the best sources for practical information on food and water storage and general survival skills. The resource list at the end is worth the price of the book. I also appreciated the fact that the author realized that budget considerations are important in this area and that not everyone can afford to buy thousands of dollars worth of freeze dried foods.

From "Dissimulo":

This book will not help you survive an emergency that you have not prepared for, but it will help you prepare so that you avoid emergencies in the first place.

Just as the title says, this is a preparation handbook. It will help you prepare the place you live so that you can make it through tough times in relative safety and comfort.

No, it will not help you learn to forage for nutritious weeds, track NWO soldiers to their base in the forest, or how to most efficiently loot the bodies of the dead. On the other hand, it will help you decide what food to store and how much, how to keep your electricity running, how to keep a working water supply, and includes a very brief section on guns.

I've read a lot of self-sufficiency books and this is one of the most well rounded that I have encountered. If you are already a survival nut, this won't cover any new ground, but if you have people in your life you are just beginning to show some interest in self-sufficiency, there is probably no better introduction.

From Sun Tzu:

This book gets four stars, because although it is a very well researched and practical book, it is probably, as some other reviews have observed, strong on food preparation, needs and preservation (very important) but a little light in other areas.

I do think, however, this is an excellent book and for anyone who is keen to inform themselves and prepare for crisis management beyond the 72-hour disaster scenario and wants to be prepared for "long emergency" scenarios, I think this book is indispensable.

It is a very serious book and has some indepth and quite complex information. It is by no means something written for the armchair survivalist.

It is not what I'd call light reading, either, nor should it be.

If you have a serious interest in crisis preparedness, this is an excellent book to have.

From Jason Sheets:

This book is an excellent resource for developing a plan to deal with the aftermath of a disaster, whether natural or man made.

The author walks the reader through determining the amount and types of food they should store, providing many insights into saving money by avoiding "miracle" survival foods.

However, this book falls short of preparing the reader to survive either a chemical, biological or nuclear attack, the chapters that pertain to these topics are very light and the author recommends purchasing his other book to learn how to survive these disasters.

This book is excellent for the individual that wants to prepare a food and water supply and is also good for readers on a limited budget, the author identifies several ways to save money by preparing the food for storage yourself.

This book also has an excllent check list for an emergency escape kit, also known as a 72 hour kit, and general survival tools.

The book has a short list of suppliers in the back, many of which can be found by using google or yahoo. The author also directs readers to his website for more up to date information, unfortunately the website only contains an advertisement for one of his other books.

All in all if you are looking for really good information on how to store a food and water supply, whether it be a 1 week or 5 years this book will give you information enough to get started.

If you are looking for tips on surviving the immediate disaster though purchase another book in addition to this one.

From "Judy in Georgia":

Great book. I really don't see how one could be any better on this subject. The author has a very organized mind, has done his homework, and gives very specific recommendations that are practical and easy for anybody to follow. No wasted space or filler in this book. It's really a reference manual that you'll end up underlining and refering back to again and again. I highly recommend it.

From S. Mann:

This book is well thought out, organized in a simple and logical manner, and gives you plenty of information to design your own plan for a crisis of any kind.

Unlike other books that just offer a bunch of check lists and "buy what I tell you" recommendations, this book allows you to make your own decisions of what you will and will not need to stock for a crisis. Additionally, almost all of this can be done on a budget. Much of the food you could need is available from your usual grocery store in canned form. This is a huge savings over many of the dehyrated and freeze dried options normally presented in survival literature.

Overall, if you are looking for a book to use as a basis for which to begin planning for a crisis, this is it.

From Kristen Belko:

This book covers all aspects of preparedness, from food storage to weapons caching. Extensive source material is provided, including web addresses, stores and books for further study. Spigarelli does not preach or lecture. Unlike many other books on the subject, there is no overt religious point of view or political agenda. Spigarelli merely suggests that it is sensible to prepare for whatever eventualities the reader expects and provides the tools to do so. This is a book to read thoroughly and keep as a reference. The details on food storage alone are well worth the price.

From Anonymous:

Touches on every aspect of preparedness including basic checklist of things you might want to consider having on hand such as spare car parts, automotive tools, and woodworking tools just to name a few. This book really shines when you go to the back of the book where you will find 16 pages dedicated to resources where you can purchase everything from books that you might want in your survival library to sources of non-electric refrigerators-freezers, and everything in between that a self sufficient homesteader might need. Not only are the companies listed but the web addresses as well, so the minute you get your book you have instant access to dozens of web sites.

From Donatella Harper:

If you want to be self-sufficient and capable of surviving under all circumstances, the task of preparing can seem overwhelming. This very informative and organized book lays the numerous possibilities out before you and helps you decide for yourself how much or how little preparation makes you feel comfortable. The food storage section isn't limited to "what I did" or just a list of what someone else thinks you ought to store, but it actually uses a simple step-by-step method with an example family to help you design your own food plan based on what your family really wants and needs. I also loved the question and answer section. It helped me answer the many questions we've got from family, friends and neighbors. The book shows you how to tell if a food is "bad", when you can safely re-freeze thawed food and how to use sprouts for added nutrition. It also explains how to grow your own food with a garden and how to preserve it, guides you in selecting and raising animals and even gives a "taste test" for when you aren't sure if food you've found in the wilds is good to eat. Everyone would sleep better at night if they had read-and followed-this book. Highly recommended.

From James Dimick:

I've read em all and this is absolutely the best over-all source available on emergency home preparedness. I consider it a "must have" for anyone seriously interested in preparing themselves or their families for whatever crises may happen, be it terrorist attacks, riots, revolution, famines or just hard economic times. Not only is it the most up-to-date, it also contains a ton of useful information. And, unlike some, it's not just a compilation of old government sources but contains the most original research and info I've seen anywhere by far.

It is well thought-out, intelligently written, and just as applicable for the experienced or the first-time beginner. It tells you everything you need to know about both short- and long-term storage beginning with the critical food and water. It honestly compares the different types of food, tells what you need to store, how much you need, and where to store it. Then it discusses the other areas of preparation (too many to list here) and expertly guides you through each of them. There are many tables and charts showing you the options and helping you not overlook anything important. It has an extensive book list for additional in-depth information and gives specific sources for obtaining hard-to-find items along with addresses, phone numbers and web sites. If you only buy one book this should be it.

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