Resiliency is a worthwhile pursuit, both for individuals and communities. But how to build strength into our lives as citizens? And into our towns? According to author Scott James, the answer lies within our neighborhoods, where sustainability meets preparedness. Prepared Neighborhoods will walk you step by step through creating a more resilient - and enjoyable - neighborhood and community.
Self-sufficiency for every citizen is not realistic nor desirable. Creating group resilience through urban homesteading and neighborhood preparedness projects is a much more attractive goal that leads to a stronger community and brighter future!
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BusinessWeek named Scott James as one of "America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs" and Forbes Magazine profiled him as a "Game Changer." The products from his companies have been featured in publications as diverse as Oprah's O Magazine, National Geographic, Parents Magazine, the Washington Post, Outside Magazine, and US News & World Report. His media projects range from the opening films at the United Nations Climate Change Summits (Producer Lyn Lear and Director Louie Schwartzberg) to the breakthrough nature-based series on Netflix (title series: "Moving Art"). Scott was awarded the Governor's Award of Excellence in Service by the state of Washington for his nonprofit community preparedness work. Scott's training includes permaculture, Transition Towns, CERT, as well as mindful movement techniques such as MovNat and yoga... all of which tend to be reflected in his work. Scott previously worked in the high-tech sector, including Visio and Microsoft, and completed degrees at Baylor University and the University of Notre Dame. He lives with his wife and children on an island micro-farm in the Pacific Northwest. Scott does 1:1 sessions with top performers and small teams of senior thinkers, particularly among the social entrepreneurship tribe. You can learn more at www.scottjames.me. This is his first book.
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Contents
Building Social Resilience 1
Food 25
Water 69
Energy 97
Shelter 129
Communication 157
Transportation 185
Teamwork 209
Security 233
Opting Out En Masse 255
Appendix A: Shelter-in-Place Checklist 279
Appendix B: Go Bag Checklist 287
Appendix C: Get Home Bag Checklist 291