Be Prepared! How to Stay Safe And Alive in An Unsafe World.

By Lex Lyon

Be Prepared!

How to Stay Safe And Alive in An Unsafe World

 

From crimes of robbery, terrorism, to natural disasters and more.

Be Prepared! That's also the Boy Scout's motto. But this book is not about scouting. Rather it tells you how to stay safe in an unsafe world.

 

The ultimate guide to safety, security, survival and emergency situations to help you and your family prepare, protect and defend against the uncertain hazards of daily living.

 

How Safe Are You and your family at home, at work, when out socializing, shopping, while traveling? The sad but true reality is no one is immune from the high rates of crime, terrorism, and natural calamities around the globe.

 

'Be Prepared!'  tells the reader how to avoid being the target of criminals along with valuable tips on home security, safe travel, street smarts, car-jacking terrorist attacks, identity theft, wilderness survival, self-defense tricks, weaponry, remaining safe in a natural disaster like flood, fire or tornado ... even a chapter on preventive health care, how to keep your pets safe ... and so much more!

 

'Be Prepared!' is a much needed buffer from the dangers of life that provides practical information that aids readers in becoming more alert to their surroundings and discover simple low-cost prevention measures to improve their safety.

 

Learn how NOT to become the next victim! Those who exercise certain precautions, and know what to be on the lookout for and being alert will increase their odds in staying safe from harm.

This family-oriented safety guide features handy references of practical information, much of which is presented in convenient easy-to-read checklists.

This book could save your life or the life of someone you love!
No household should be without this safety manual.

 

How prepared are you?
Are you aware that anyone can become a victim of crime at any moment?

 

Something for Everyone

• This guide offers useful tips for everybody... men, women, and children alike.
• Do you live or work in a rough neighborhood?
• Are you a woman living, working, or traveling alone?
• Are you worried about becoming common prey of rapists or car-jackers?
• Could your child be a potential target of kidnappers or incest?
• Do you know a senior citizen who may be susceptible to scam artists?

What Makes this Book Unique:
 Rather than focusing solely on catastrophic "the world is coming to an end" perspective like other survival manuals, this book is designed for the everyday person and family.

 

Whether you live in the suburbs or a big city, spend most of your time indoors or in the rugged outdoors. "Be Prepared!" offers something for everyone!

 

 

       

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lex Lyon
• Release date: Aug 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393074571

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INTRODUCTION

BE PREPARED! That’s also the Boy Scout’s motto. But this book is not about scouting. Rather it tells you how to stay safe in an unsafe world. The ultimate guide to safety, security, survival and emergency situations to help you and your family prepare, protect and defend against the uncertain hazards of daily living. From common crimes of pickpockets and shoplifting to serious felonies such as robbery, rape, and murder. How prepared are you? The information in this book could save your life or the life of someone you love!

THE ART OF STAYING Alive and Safe in an Unsafe World!

The sad but true reality is no one is immune from the high rates of crime, terrorism, and natural disasters of the world. BE PREPARED! presents readers with a much-needed buffer from the hazards of everyday life. It is designed to help people prepare, defend, and protect against all the uncertain hazards of daily living which provides practical information that aids readers in becoming more aware of their surroundings and discover simple low-cost prevention measures to improve their safety.

THE ULTIMATE SECURITY and Survival Guide

BE PREPARED! offers security methods of the pros that could save your life. Featuring hundreds of security, survival, and safety tips that will help defend, prepare, and protect you and your family against the unpredictable hazards of daily living. This book covers a multitude of vital topics which tell you how to avoid being the target of criminals along with valuable tips on home security, safe travel, street smarts, carjacking prevention, terrorist attacks, identity theft, wilderness survival, self-defense tricks, weaponry, remaining safe in a natural disaster like flood, fire or tornado ... even a chapter on preventive health care and how to keep your pets safe ... and much more!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

This guide offers useful tips for everybody: men, women, and children alike. Do you live or work in a rough neighborhood? Are you a woman living, working, or traveling alone? Are you worried about becoming common prey of rapists or carjackers? Could your child be a potential target of kidnappers or incest? Do you know a senior citizen who may be susceptible to scam artists? Can you invest wisely? Are you browsing the Internet safely? Whether you live in the suburbs or a big city, spend most of your time indoors or outside in the rugged outdoors, this book offers something for everyone!

PERSONAL SAFETY MADE E-Z

Featuring handy references of practical information, much of which is presented in convenient easy-to-read checklists. By learning how to become more aware and alert of your surroundings you will discover simple low-cost prevention measures to improve your safety in many aspects and hazards of daily living. Learn how not to become the next victim! Only those who exercise certain cautions, and who are aware of what to look out for and be aware of, manage to remain totally free from harm. No household should be without this key safety manual.

UNIQUENESS

Rather than focusing solely on catastrophic the world is coming to an end perspective like many other survival manuals, this book is designed for the everyday person and family. While it does cover natural disasters, nuclear war, firearms, terrorism, and attacks from wild animals it tries to stay clear of abnormal situations or solutions that may be classified as bizarre or impractical (such as a Zombie Apocalypse or invaders from outer space). It also takes into account that not everyone wants to arm themselves to the teeth then become locked away inside a fortified bunker at a remote location far away from civilization.

Instead it is a serious all-purpose, all-inclusive, practical, and family oriented safety guide, featuring practical information at readers fingertips which aids in becoming more aware of surroundings and to discover simple cost-effective crime prevention measures to improve their safety. A multitude of safety information is gathered in this one handy reference manual. With it, the reader does not need to explore a myriad of sources to find pertinent information. All of the leg work and research has been done for them. They only need to open the book to find lifesaving information.

WHY TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT Yourself?

According to the U.S. Dept. of justice and FBI crime reports, this is what occurs in America:

One Violent Crime Every 24 Seconds

One Property Crime Every 3 Seconds

One Murder Every 23 Minutes

One Forcible Rape Every 6 Minutes

One Robbery Every 58 Seconds

One Aggravated Assault Every 48 Seconds

One Burglary Every 8 Seconds

One Larceny-Theft Every 4 Seconds

One Motor Vehicle Theft Every 28 Seconds

HOW SAFE ARE YOU AND Your Family?

At Home

At Work 

During Travel

On the Street 

At the Mall

In Parking Lots

Out for a Stroll

In Elevators

On Sales Calls

In a Vehicle

At Your Computer

On the Phone

Attending Sporting Events

The Great Outdoors

During Natural Disasters

Wherever You May Be

DON’T BECOME THE NEXT Victim!

Criminal Activity, Terrorism, and Natural Disasters Are All on the Increase Worldwide, and So Are Your Odds of Becoming a Target!

Is Your Home or Apartment Safe from Unwanted Intruders?

Do You Know How to Thwart a Mugger or Rapist?

Could You Survive a Natural Disaster?

Can You Prevent a Car-jacking While in Your Car?

What Security Tips Do You Need at a Shopping Mall?

Do You Know How to Travel Safely Abroad?

Is Your Identity at Risk of Being Stolen?

Could You Survive Being Lost in the Wilderness?

Would You Know How to React During a Terrorist Situation?

Are You Safe in a Tornado, Hurricane, Snowstorm, or Flood?

How Do You Currently Protect Your Home, Family, or Possessions?

What to Do about Your Pets During a Natural Disaster?

Do You Know How to Prevent Common Ailments?

FORWARD

When this manuscript was first drafted the author presented it to the director of a woman's organization, one that helped victims of rape. The author was curious as to what that individual thought about it. The letter below was their reply. (Since the individual is no longer employed there the author withdrew their name at the end for the sake of personal privacy).

WHEN I WAS FIRST HANDED Mr. Lyon’s manuscript by Jeff, a friend and co-worker, and asked to look it over; I must admit my first reaction was—Oh no, not another self-defense book written for women by a big tough ex-paratrooper.

I’ve always been amused that self-defense books for women seem to be written by ex-marines, ex-police, etc. that have been trained to disable or kill an attacker with a single blow. They also seem to be built like a sculptor’s block of granite (before the chisel ever touches it). Being trained and so physically powerful themselves, I’ve wondered if they could comprehend the powerless, intimidation and fear of the crime of rape that women feel.

Although Mr. Lyon fit my mental image of a women’s defense advocate, I also found him to be much more than that. He is truly a sensitive and caring person with a genuine desire to help people. Perhaps his own tragic experience has contributed to his heightened awareness of the emotional effects of rape, not only to the victim herself, but to friends and loved ones.

Rape often has far reaching effects after the fact; marriages end in divorce, families are at odds, and ever present is the question WHY? In searching for the answer, we have unfortunately looked to the victim and then pointed the finger of blame at her. What did you do to cause this to happen to you?

Society in general has always been unwilling to deal with crimes of rape and incest. If we can place the blame on the victim then we can forget it; after all she deserved it or she asked for it. The time has come to point the finger at the person who committed the crime, not the victim.

The secret crime of incest has existed for a long time and is only recently being talked about openly. Most often a child is molested by someone he or she knows.

We must be willing to talk to our children about the possibility of this happening to them. Children as young as four years old can understand the difference between good and bad touching, or good and bad secrets. We can give them permission to say no to an adult who might want to touch them in this way and tell them it’s O.K. to talk about it; to tell someone if it happens to them. Children do not seduce their parents or relatives, nor do they imagine or lie about molestation.

These myths bring us back to placing the blame on the victim. Who is at fault, a six-year-old child or an adult? In not talking to children about these matters we are not keeping them innocent, we are keeping them ignorant; therefore, making them more vulnerable to victimization.

Thank you, Mr. Lyon, for this most informative book. I believe the more aware we are of sexual assault and related crimes, the less likely we are of becoming victims. If you or someone you know is assaulted, I urge you to contact your local Rape Crisis Center and to report it to your Police Department.

DISCLAIMER

Please Read this Caution!

While many Americans assume that owning a firearm is the simple easy step method of protection against crime, it should be pointed out that it's easy to become drawn into a false sense of security. Even a well-armed and highly trained police officer or military soldier can get into trouble and become a victim themselves.

Common sense preventive measures are your best line of defense to inhibit a crime from happening to you or a loved one. The ultimate security advice lies in exercising safety precautions to avoid high risk situations such as walking alone at night, gathering with the wrong crowd in high-crime areas, failure to bolt your doors and lock windows, and not safeguarding your personal information, etc.

Therefore, the best advice of all is to become more security conscious and avoid potentially hazardous situations. Decrease your chances of becoming a target, and you probably won’t be the next crime victim on tomorrow’s news. The more you think about safety, the safer you will become. Stay alert and stay alive! Don’t let someone ruin your life! Learn how not to become a victim thru common sense prevention.

Remaining alert in order to stay alive does not mean becoming paranoid or even obsessive about safety, and locking yourself up in a living quarter in fear of venturing out into the world is not the solution. There is a sane balance which is achieved thru ordinary daily reminders and simple

checklists. For example, do you always remember to lock the doors of both your home and vehicle?

Suggestions throughout this guide are based on reliable information presented by noted safety, defense and security experts, many of which have either a police or military background. The author accepts no responsibility if the reader chooses to arm themselves. Some of the methods presented in this book are highly lethal and should never be practiced without correct adult supervision. It is strongly advised that you check with your local police, fire, and other emergency departments for updates, legalities and clarification of all safety, defense and security procedures presented within this book.

May God bless,

The Author

APARTMENT  

The Secure Renter .

APARTMENT LIVING IS a community of strangers existing under one roof. Opportunities for a variety of criminal activities increases under certain conditions. Renters should review the following security suggestions in order to prevent crime and increase overall safety.

SELECTING AN APARTMENT

__ Determine if all entrances are controlled by a key.

__ Is the building, parking lot, or parking garage well-lit at night?

__ Do the units have deadbolt locks and peepholes?

__ Is the swimming pool fenced in and the gate locked?

__ Is the exercise room and laundry room controlled by a key?

__ How do you feel about the overall environment?

__ Do you feel comfortable when alone in various areas?

__ Does the manager seem conscientious and reliable?

__ Would the manager allow you to re-key unit locks?

__ Consult police if you question the crime rate in that area.

__ Is that area notorious for burglary and other crimes?

THE ENVIRONMENT

__ Use an initial on an intercom board/mail box instead of first name.

__ Don’t leave notes on doors or bulletin boards. Burglars read too.

__ Do not hold the door open for strangers. Inform them that it is strict policy to ring for the manager.

__ Instruct your children on correct procedure for admitting people.

__ Report burned out lights in the area to the manager.

__ Avoid using the laundry by yourself or at night.

__ Don't leave your washables unattended in the laundry room.

__ Report strangers loitering around the apartment grounds.

__ Be careful of the image you portray at a swimming pool. Swimsuits that flatter a figure may attract the wrong type of individual.

__ Keep your cell phone handy and set 911 for emergencies on speed dial.

PARKING AREAS

__ Keep your vehicle locked at all times.

__ Park in an area with the best lighting.

__ Never leave valuables in your car.

__ Record the model and serial number of electronics in your car.

__ Conceal valuables in a car from plain view by using a blanket, sheet, tarp, coat, or towels.

__ Always walk promptly, confidently and without delay from parking areas to your unit.

__ Avoid underground parking areas when alone and at night.

__ Leave immediately if you see suspicious persons loitering in the parking area.

__ Report suspicious activities to your manager or the police.

YOUR UNIT

__   Have your door locks re-keyed when moving in.

__  Don't rely on door chains. They can be easily forced open.

__  A deadbolt lock may be the best security for all entrances.

__  A door viewer (peephole) should be on the entrance.

__   Lock doors at all times, even during laundry/picking up mail.

__  Instruct your children not to admit strangers.

__  Instruct children not to reveal personal info to strangers.

__    Sliding glass doors are a burglar's favored point of entry.

__    Use dowel or a lock on the inside track of sliding glass doors.

__  Install a lock to prevent the siding door from being lifted out.

__  Keep your patio or balcony well lit after dark.

__   Keep valuables hidden from prying eyes of strangers.

__  Never show off valuables to neighbors. Word can travel.

__  Don't keep large amounts of cash in your apartment.

__  Close curtains and shades, especially after dark.

__   Get on a buddy watch system with a neighbor.

__  Keep emergency numbers by your telephone and on your cell phone.

__  Keep a working fire extinguisher and 1st aid kit on hand.

__  Keep a working flashlight handy for power outages.

__   Avoid opening your door for strangers such as solicitors.

__  Never reveal to strangers that you live alone. If a stranger arrives, pretend your companion is at the neighbors or say that they are napping or bathing.

__  Double check doors and windows before leaving your unit.

__  Burglars