By Ted Riley

You can stockpile all the rice you like... but do you know how you're going to cook it if you're without power for months on end?

Once upon a time, disaster preparedness was a fairly niche pastime. Today, it’s becoming mainstream… and you only have to look at the headlines to see why.

Extreme weather events… global pandemics… growing unrest… All of these factors are in your consciousness all the time. It makes sense to be prepared for the worst… and with celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and Ronda Rousey joining the ranks, more and more people are beginning to understand why.

But despite this growing trend, there’s one thing most people are missing.

You’ve stocked your pantry; you have enough toilet roll to see you through the next few months; you have your bug out bag prepped… But have you thought about what you’re going to do if the grid goes down?

If the power grid fails, it’s not just your lights that go out. It’s your water supply. It’s your heating and cooling system. It’s all your usual ways of cooking food or doing the laundry.

Without the grid, life as we know it changes in an instant.

Are you prepared for that?

Don’t panic. If your emergency preparedness plan has a few holes in it just now, you’re in the right place.

In this book, you’ll discover:

The most likely causes of a grid-down situation -- and how they’ll affect your family

Easy immediate short-term solutions to see you through the first few days of disasterGrid-down cooking options (you’ll be amazed by how many ways there are to feed your family a delicious hot meal without your cooker)

A full range of emergency backup solutions you can fall back on if you’re currently totally reliant on the grid

The ultimate guide to making sure your family has access to clean, safe water (no matter what’s going on outside)

Exactly what you can do to stay healthy and well when the toilet won’t flush, the washing machine’s useless, and a long hot bath is out of the question

Easy DIY projects you can work through right now to sharpen your skills and prepare for the worst

And much more.

If you thought your stash of canned beans and laundry supplies was enough to see you through an emergency, think again. It’s a great start… but have you thought about how you’re going to cook those beans? Do you know how you’re going to wash your clothes?

Being prepared is about more than stocking up. It’s about thinking outside the box and learning essential survival skills.

But don’t worry: These skills are accessible to anyone… and you’re about to discover them.