The Y2K Personal Survival Guide
by Hyatt, Michael S.Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1999-03-01
Publisher(s): Regnery Pub
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Summary
Most consumers are quickly becoming aware of what the millennium bug is and how it threatens their way of life. With increasing press coverage--most of it negative--many are becoming worried. Some are panicking. Unfortunately, consumers have very little influence over whether or not government agencies, infrastructure providers, or businesses get their computers repaired in time. However, this does not mean they have to become victims. It does mean that they have to become proactive and engage in personal contingency planning. This book shows them how, one step at a time.
Table of Contents
| Introduction: You Don't Have to Be a Victim | p. 1 |
| Information | |
| Secure Hard Copies of Important Documents | p. 11 |
| Build an Emergency Preparedness Library | p. 27 |
| Develop an Alternative Communications System | p. 43 |
| Supplies | |
| Stockpile Food and Common Household Goods | p. 61 |
| Develop an Alternative Source of Water | p. 87 |
| Acquire a Basic Selection of Tools | p. 105 |
| Shelter | |
| Evaluate Your Current Location | p. 117 |
| Secure an Alternative Source of Heat | p. 129 |
| Develop an Alternative Source of Energy | p. 145 |
| Money | |
| Build an Emergency Cash Reserve | p. 165 |
| Collect Items You Can Use as Barter | p. 187 |
| Change Your Investment Strategy | p. 199 |
| Protection | |
| Determine How You Will Dispose of Waste | p. 225 |
| Be Prepared for Medical Emergencies | p. 237 |
| Determine Your Self-defense Philosophy | p. 251 |
| Epilogue: Moving Beyond Fear | p. 263 |
| An Overview of Y2K | p. 267 |
| Y2K Preparedness Checklist | p. 289 |
| Making Sure Your Personal Computer Is Y2K-OK | p. 305 |
| Getting Your Local Community Ready | p. 309 |
| Shelf Life and Storage Tips for Various Foods | p. 321 |
| Where to Stash Your Cash and Other Valuables | p. 327 |
| Notes | p. 331 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 341 |
| Index | p. 345 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
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