Ready Not Rattled

Ready, Not Rattled: A Front-Porch Guide to Disaster Planning

I never used to think much about disaster planning — until a flood taught me the hard way just how fast "somewhere else, to someone else" can become right here, to you.

This isn't a scary book. It's a practical one, written the way I'd talk to you on my own front porch — one step at a time, no hype, no fear-mongering, just what you actually need to know.

Inside, you'll find:

• 11 easy-to-follow chapters covering everything from building a family emergency plan to protecting your pets, your documents, and your medications
• A whole chapter dedicated to seniors and anyone caring for an aging loved one
• 11+ fillable worksheets built right in, so you're not just reading — you're actually building your plan as you go
• A printable "Grab-and-Go" ID card for your wallet or purse
• A personal story from my own life that's part of why this book exists

You don't have to finish it in one sitting. Pick one worksheet, fill it out, and come back next week for the next one. A plan built slowly is still a plan — and it's a whole lot better than no plan at all.

From my front porch to yours.