Our globalised industrial society is more vulnerable than ever before. Whether it's normal accidents, natural disasters, terrorism or even military conflict even in the heart of Europe, things have become more dangerous in recent years. However, the authorities are not well prepared for large-scale crises. That is why personal emergency preparedness is essential. This guide provides the most important basic knowledge: How do I stockpile food and water? How can I make hygienic and medical provisions? How can I prepare for a prolonged power outage? How do I store important documents? How should I behave in the event of flooding? What should my emergency kit contain? These fundamental basics of crisis preparedness are supplemented by topics that seem relevant in today's world, such as radiation protection or air raid protection in the event of a military attack.