In this age of anxiety, when reports of shootings, political unrest, war, natural disasters, and digital attacks dominate the news, we can only hope we are ready when calamity strikes. War correspondent and situational safety trainer Judith Matloff wants you to be prepared for just such an emergency, sharing proven methods to help you confidently handle whatever challenges come your way. Illustrated with line drawings and leavened with wit, her guide explains how to avoid bank fraud, thwart sexual assault, build a bunker, emotionally brace yourself for loss, and even how to remain upright in a stampede—because you never know.