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the basics

What You Need to Know, Right Now

Sometimes, the simplest things can make the biggest difference. Before we show you how to gear up for emergencies or help you “head for the hills” to escape, you’ll need to lay thegroundwork for pandemic safety. Nothing can be built up without a solid foundation.

KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON In a pandemic, it often feels as though the guidelines and projected outcomes are changing every day—and often, that’s because they are. In this chapter, we give you the basic information you need to know about the novel coronavirus,as well as best-practice tactics for any outbreak or epidemic.

KEEP IT CLEAN Washing your hands really does work to prevent the spread of disease and this simple practice might just save your life, but your hands aren’t the only thing to keep clean. Learn to harness you inner “clean freak” by disinfecting items that come from the outside and prevent cross-contamination in your home.

AVOID THE SCAMSTough times can bring out the best in people, as communities rally to help each other. Unfortunately, they can also bring out the worst. Bogus “cures” that do more harm than good, phishing scams, and identity thievery are just a few of the hazards we face—above and beyond the plague at our doorsteps.

There are a wide range of skills and tips in this book, from quick survival solutions to more elaborate plans, from everyday needs to worst-case scenarios. Before you jump ahead, it’s smart to build a foundation of knowledge.