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When Crisis Hits Suburbia: A Modern-Day Prepping Guide to Effectively Bug in and Protect Your Family Home in a Societal Collapse
Would your family survive in lockdown if society were to collapse? Learn how to prepare your home now.Three quarters of Americans say they’re worried about serious incidents, natural disasters, and terror attacks affecting their communities, yet many of them are completely unprepared.
We are used to a world in which our homes are supplied with fresh water, gas, and electricity. We’re used to having our waste removed and our sanitary needs met.
These are all things we’ve come to expect, but what would happen if they were taken away?
Flooding, hurricanes, and pandemics are affecting areas we once thought were safe from disaster--we shouldn’t take anything for granted.
Prepping is no longer just for preppers; every family needs to be fully equipped to hunker down at home in case the unexpected happens.
Do you have enough food to see you through months without a grocery store?Have you thought about what you’d do if you had no access to running water?Are you able to live comfortably in your home without power?These are things you need to think about. Now’s the time to ask, “What if…?”
Your home is the perfect place to shelter and keep your loved ones safe in case society were to collapse, but you need to know how to use it to its fullest if the luxuries we’re used to are no longer available. Your home should always be your safe space--not just when the electricity’s running.
In When Crisis Hits A Modern-Day Prepping Guide to Effectively Bug In and Protect Your Family Home in a Societal Collapse, you’ll learn exactly what you need to know to prepare your home for an emergency. You’ll
The 6 key priorities of survival and how to make sure you have them coveredA clear guide for knowing when it’s time to stay in, and when it’s time to evacuateTop prepper survival secrets so that you always stay one step ahead of the restA toolbox of information that allows you to choose what works best for your familyPractical tips for preparing your children for worst-case scenarios without frightening themHow to make sure your water supply is 100% safe at all timesComprehensive checklists for everything you need to stock in your homeEssential administrative tasks you should have sorted in advance before a disaster strikesAnd much more.
You might have thought of filling your cupboards and checking the first aid kit, but have you really considered what would happen if you didn’t have electricity?
The ideal home is not only the home that keeps you and your family safe in good times, but it’s the home that keeps you safe no matter what.
Preparing your home to be just that doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require you to think outside of what you’re used to.
When was the last time you asked yourself, “What if…?”
Did you know how to answer?
If you want to prepare your home for the worst-case scenario and protect your family no matter what, then click “Add to Cart” right now.
We are used to a world in which our homes are supplied with fresh water, gas, and electricity. We’re used to having our waste removed and our sanitary needs met.
These are all things we’ve come to expect, but what would happen if they were taken away?
Flooding, hurricanes, and pandemics are affecting areas we once thought were safe from disaster--we shouldn’t take anything for granted.
Prepping is no longer just for preppers; every family needs to be fully equipped to hunker down at home in case the unexpected happens.
Do you have enough food to see you through months without a grocery store?Have you thought about what you’d do if you had no access to running water?Are you able to live comfortably in your home without power?These are things you need to think about. Now’s the time to ask, “What if…?”
Your home is the perfect place to shelter and keep your loved ones safe in case society were to collapse, but you need to know how to use it to its fullest if the luxuries we’re used to are no longer available. Your home should always be your safe space--not just when the electricity’s running.
In When Crisis Hits A Modern-Day Prepping Guide to Effectively Bug In and Protect Your Family Home in a Societal Collapse, you’ll learn exactly what you need to know to prepare your home for an emergency. You’ll
The 6 key priorities of survival and how to make sure you have them coveredA clear guide for knowing when it’s time to stay in, and when it’s time to evacuateTop prepper survival secrets so that you always stay one step ahead of the restA toolbox of information that allows you to choose what works best for your familyPractical tips for preparing your children for worst-case scenarios without frightening themHow to make sure your water supply is 100% safe at all timesComprehensive checklists for everything you need to stock in your homeEssential administrative tasks you should have sorted in advance before a disaster strikesAnd much more.
You might have thought of filling your cupboards and checking the first aid kit, but have you really considered what would happen if you didn’t have electricity?
The ideal home is not only the home that keeps you and your family safe in good times, but it’s the home that keeps you safe no matter what.
Preparing your home to be just that doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require you to think outside of what you’re used to.
When was the last time you asked yourself, “What if…?”
Did you know how to answer?
If you want to prepare your home for the worst-case scenario and protect your family no matter what, then click “Add to Cart” right now.
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Published February 23, 2021
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June 11, 2022
This book breaks things down for the average person that's curious about prepping or just wants to be clued up on what to do in emergencies.
It's not alarmist, just practical.
It’s extremely helpful and easy to understand without being overwhelming, given the amount of information the book contains.
It's not alarmist, just practical.
It’s extremely helpful and easy to understand without being overwhelming, given the amount of information the book contains.
November 3, 2021
A decent introduction to prepping for the suburbanite. This would make a good gift for someone who might be receptive to the notion that one ought to have some supplies on hand but wouldn't subscribe to any of the stereotypical prepper kookiness. The language is calm and reassuring but at the same time insistent that things can indeed go wrong.
The main thesis of the book is that the average person in the suburbs should "bug in" (stay at home) instead of "bugging out" (the dream of some who imagine that it'll be like auditioning for a part as an extra in The Walking Dead). The following chapters offer some thin guidance on critical areas like food, water, hygiene, etc. A true novice would probably want some checklists or template plan to assist but those are absent. Also, the author is not coming from a place of any true expertise as the advice offered is of the most general variety. No tips on bushcraft or how to fashion a hammock out of bark in this tome. His recommendation to pass on the AR-15 suggests that he has little experience with firearms. Anyone with experience as a Boy Scout or in the military can probably pass on this.
The main thesis of the book is that the average person in the suburbs should "bug in" (stay at home) instead of "bugging out" (the dream of some who imagine that it'll be like auditioning for a part as an extra in The Walking Dead). The following chapters offer some thin guidance on critical areas like food, water, hygiene, etc. A true novice would probably want some checklists or template plan to assist but those are absent. Also, the author is not coming from a place of any true expertise as the advice offered is of the most general variety. No tips on bushcraft or how to fashion a hammock out of bark in this tome. His recommendation to pass on the AR-15 suggests that he has little experience with firearms. Anyone with experience as a Boy Scout or in the military can probably pass on this.
May 30, 2022
Not much going on in this book beyond generalisations and basics. Most of the other reviews appear to be sponsored (free book for a review). So you wonder if they are genuine reviews.
Very disappointed in this book, and very skeptical of the authors genuine expertise in this subject. His website is down for months and his Facebook group doesn't exist.
I would avoid this book and look for one of the more established and credible authors with more than just sponsored reviews.
Very disappointed in this book, and very skeptical of the authors genuine expertise in this subject. His website is down for months and his Facebook group doesn't exist.
I would avoid this book and look for one of the more established and credible authors with more than just sponsored reviews.
November 21, 2024
Nobody judge me for reading this. I'm going through it atm 🤣😅
March 25, 2023
Things I hadn't considered...
There things in this book that I have not seen covered well elsewhere: 1. Dealing with your neighbor's trash and bathroom waste, 2. Getting a camp shower set-up, 3. Teaching your kids by giving them maturity-appropriate tools of their own. Mr. Riley covers many basics well but these 3 points were outstanding to me.
There things in this book that I have not seen covered well elsewhere: 1. Dealing with your neighbor's trash and bathroom waste, 2. Getting a camp shower set-up, 3. Teaching your kids by giving them maturity-appropriate tools of their own. Mr. Riley covers many basics well but these 3 points were outstanding to me.
February 13, 2022
I have come to a very serious conclusion
This book made me realize that I am not surviving anything. I was expecting more information about creating a food forest or homesteading. Instead, there's a lot of information about "security" and it suggests some stuff that I am not willing to do.
This book made me realize that I am not surviving anything. I was expecting more information about creating a food forest or homesteading. Instead, there's a lot of information about "security" and it suggests some stuff that I am not willing to do.
February 4, 2022
I found some parts of this book helpful in a 'never thought of that' kind of way. Some of it is not applicable though, as I live in a different country (no firearms for example).
It's interesting and partially helpful, but I'm hoping I won't need to try any of it out!
It's interesting and partially helpful, but I'm hoping I won't need to try any of it out!
February 28, 2022
England
Notice small items are missing that may be essential.also you are in u.s.a I am in england.no land ,not many places to go.no guns!! I would also have liked a chapter on nuclear weapons and radiation
Notice small items are missing that may be essential.also you are in u.s.a I am in england.no land ,not many places to go.no guns!! I would also have liked a chapter on nuclear weapons and radiation
January 9, 2022
Great beginner book
Great beginner book to get you started. Covers all the basics with out going into anything region specific or any particular SHTF scenarios.
Great beginner book to get you started. Covers all the basics with out going into anything region specific or any particular SHTF scenarios.
November 7, 2021
This is my 2nd book by this author - Ted Riley. Each are absolutely packed full of information but presented in easily digestible ways. They go beyond the usual prepper rhetoric. Most prepper books assume you will “bug out”, which really isn’t reality for most people. I love that this book focuses on effectively “bugging in” for those of us living in suburbia. This book is very apropos as we’ve been living almost the last 2 years in a pandemic complete with lockdowns, societal unrest, inflation, food insecurity, empty shelves, and more. It’s been a wake-up call for many people. If that’s you - get this book. It has everything you need to know. In it you’ll learn about preparedness basics, the 6 essentials of survival, checklists, practical tips, and more. This one book covers it all.
March 7, 2022
Great starting point
With the world devolving daily and with the devastating pandemic possibility a little more real and not just a Netflix show or a tv show/movie I imagine more and more think it might be a good idea to prep. The empty or emptier shelves struck fear into many hearts. This book is great starting point for the novice prepper. For those who more advanced in preparedness it also offers great reminders for some of the basics one might forget or overlook. Worth a read. Just to be clear-I purchased this on my Kindle Unlimited but also received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. I accepted the gift because I wanted the Peppers Pantry. I will submit a separate review for that book as well.
With the world devolving daily and with the devastating pandemic possibility a little more real and not just a Netflix show or a tv show/movie I imagine more and more think it might be a good idea to prep. The empty or emptier shelves struck fear into many hearts. This book is great starting point for the novice prepper. For those who more advanced in preparedness it also offers great reminders for some of the basics one might forget or overlook. Worth a read. Just to be clear-I purchased this on my Kindle Unlimited but also received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. I accepted the gift because I wanted the Peppers Pantry. I will submit a separate review for that book as well.
March 15, 2025
This short book is not going to prepare you or your family for societal collapse, natural disaster, or any other emergency you can imagine. What it will do is give you the foundation to know what challenges you need to think about and prepare for so you can point your research in the right direction.
Each chapter covers a different aspect of prepping to "bug in" and there were several considerations that I would have missed. I appreciate the practicality of his approach and his lack of focus on just hoarding guns and cosplaying soldier. I now have the word ammosexual in my vocabulary.
It's good to be prepared and most of us don't know where to start. This is a decent book for helping with that.
Each chapter covers a different aspect of prepping to "bug in" and there were several considerations that I would have missed. I appreciate the practicality of his approach and his lack of focus on just hoarding guns and cosplaying soldier. I now have the word ammosexual in my vocabulary.
It's good to be prepared and most of us don't know where to start. This is a decent book for helping with that.
May 8, 2023
This is just perfect as a planning tool!
This book has the necessary specificity for a naive newby to become prepared to keep her/his family safe in a shtf situation. I really like the author giving examples for how to purify water, sources for medical care when there are no hospitals available, etc. This book is so useful, I ordered a paperback copy of it, along with a few other books the author recommends. Very satisfied that this is just what I was looking for: a practical, safe way to prepare for the safety of loved ones when the shtf, as it just might, given the chaotic state of the world.
This book has the necessary specificity for a naive newby to become prepared to keep her/his family safe in a shtf situation. I really like the author giving examples for how to purify water, sources for medical care when there are no hospitals available, etc. This book is so useful, I ordered a paperback copy of it, along with a few other books the author recommends. Very satisfied that this is just what I was looking for: a practical, safe way to prepare for the safety of loved ones when the shtf, as it just might, given the chaotic state of the world.
March 2, 2022
This was so excellent resource for preparing your family not just for SHTF situations but for natural disasters etc. The author has a common sense, no fear-mongering approach to living life focusing on self-reliance and independence using your home as your primary survival shelter. Topics covered include: when and why to bug in; emergency preparedness basics; water; food; medicine; security; energy; hygiene; home readiness and backup plan. He also stressed the need for an emergency response plan (documentation) the whole family can use. Highly recommend!
October 4, 2024
Not worth your time unless you really have no understanding of preparing for a disaster. If you’re a true novice this book would serve as an introduction.
I listened to the audiobook and was surprised at how general all of the information was. The book was a checklist of great prepping ideas that you’ll need to do further research on because Riley only skims the surface of broad topics.
He does offer some specific product recommendations, but those items could easily form a blog post.
Not worth spending money on.
I listened to the audiobook and was surprised at how general all of the information was. The book was a checklist of great prepping ideas that you’ll need to do further research on because Riley only skims the surface of broad topics.
He does offer some specific product recommendations, but those items could easily form a blog post.
Not worth spending money on.
December 23, 2021
An Easy Read Packed With Great Advice
This book was both practical and easy to follow. Unlike some books that make prepping for SHTF sound like an impossibly expensive and far-out adventure, this book focused more on small achievable tasks for preparing to “bug in” at home. It reminds readers that “bugging out” to a new location should be saved as a last resort option. For me, it was a perfect length.
This book was both practical and easy to follow. Unlike some books that make prepping for SHTF sound like an impossibly expensive and far-out adventure, this book focused more on small achievable tasks for preparing to “bug in” at home. It reminds readers that “bugging out” to a new location should be saved as a last resort option. For me, it was a perfect length.
January 23, 2023
Decent enough read on the topic of prepping. Nothing earth shattering that other books don't also cover, but has some nice tips and insight into overlooked things when preparing for a SHTF scenario. I particularly liked the section on food storage and thought his tips were well thought out. One thing of note is that this book is for those ready, right now, to start taking action. While it is a good read to understand prepping, it's more of a call to action book.
February 23, 2025
Halusin amerikkalaista näkökulmaa ajatuksiini poikkeustiloista ja kriiseistä ja sitä todella sain. Kirja liikkuu suomalaisesta näkökulmasta realismin rajamailla, sekopäisyyden puolelle kurkistellen. Ote on asiantunteva ja päättäväinen, joten loppua kohti olen jo valmis hyväksymään vähän sekopäisyyttäkin.
September 12, 2021
Food for thought
For those who have not been prepping, who have not already begun to share prepping ideas/plans with family.
Nevertheless, someone else's ideas should always be regarded
For those who have not been prepping, who have not already begun to share prepping ideas/plans with family.
Nevertheless, someone else's ideas should always be regarded
October 24, 2021
Comprehensive and chock full of crucial information
I took a while reading this because I ended up stopping after every paragraph to take notes or take action based on what he wrote. VERY useful and lots of things I hadn't previously thought about. Quite glad I bought this.
I took a while reading this because I ended up stopping after every paragraph to take notes or take action based on what he wrote. VERY useful and lots of things I hadn't previously thought about. Quite glad I bought this.
February 26, 2022
EXCELLENT RESOURCE BOOK ! And thank you to Hidden Gems for the gift of reading it. Not a thing to be read from cover to cover - although you can - but rather to keep for life-long reference. Easy to follow and chock full of great info.
October 7, 2024
Great
I've read a lot of survival guides and bug out guides, but this is the first bug in guide I've read. It really made me think of some things that I need to work on around my house to be better prepared for an emergency.
I've read a lot of survival guides and bug out guides, but this is the first bug in guide I've read. It really made me think of some things that I need to work on around my house to be better prepared for an emergency.
March 22, 2025
This book was a great way for my internet algorithm to begin to think I was a conspiracy theorist. Other than that, its practical applications could have been condensed into a medium-length article.
Alternative review: Please, please, please get an editor before you publish another book.
Alternative review: Please, please, please get an editor before you publish another book.
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October 23, 2025Hi.
Great book. I can'tafford a gun right now but may save. Magnum's are great for hunting apparently. Hopefully people can be peaceful, in the event of any emergency shtf scenario. Thanks.
Great book. I can'tafford a gun right now but may save. Magnum's are great for hunting apparently. Hopefully people can be peaceful, in the event of any emergency shtf scenario. Thanks.
June 25, 2021
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July 30, 2021
Very informative
This book gave many ideas . made me more motivated to prepare and teach the rest of the family to prepare.
This book gave many ideas . made me more motivated to prepare and teach the rest of the family to prepare.
August 2, 2021
Concise and to the point
This well written book answered several questions and cleared up others all without making common editing mistakes. Thank God for good sense.
This well written book answered several questions and cleared up others all without making common editing mistakes. Thank God for good sense.
March 6, 2022
Lots of new ideas
I've read a few prepper type books and though this probably wouldn't have anything new in it, but it did.
I've read a few prepper type books and though this probably wouldn't have anything new in it, but it did.
June 15, 2022
Great overall knowledge
Really good read and simple to understand. Not a in your face guide, but a realistic look at survival
Highly recommend
Really good read and simple to understand. Not a in your face guide, but a realistic look at survival
Highly recommend
June 5, 2024
A great intro. Works to prepare, not scare. Good general knowledge for anyone and everyone. Highly recommend.
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