With the recent nuclear disaster in Japan, numerous economic catastrophes, and an increasing number of terrorist attacks throughout the world, previously unthinkable events have started to become alarmingly commonplace. The way we live, travel, and depend on modern technology has left us incredibly vulnerable to all sorts of manmade disasters and threats. All it takes is one event to disrupt our way of life and cause an unthinkable amount of turmoil.
From nuclear and biochemical terrorist attacks to vital infrastructure shutdowns and cyber-attacks, the world is facing a frightening number of manmade disasters that were once unimaginable. In this section we will look at these threats and discuss detailed survival strategies on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the face of these 21st century threats.