The Department of Homeland Security advises all citizens to develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan, along with a Disaster Supply Kit . . . but who has the time? Don't panic—it's Joey Green to the rescue! Last-Minute Survival Secrets contains more than a hundred ingenious survival tips that may sound quirky at first but really do work. You will discover how to escape perilous situations using common household products:

Start a campfire with potato chips

Create a Wi-Fi antenna from a coffee can

Repair a broken fan belt with a pair of panty hose

Prevent heatstroke with a disposable diaper

Remove cactus spines with Elmer's glue

Open a locked suitcase with a ballpoint pen

And much, much more! The book also includes interesting and goofy sidebars related to these survival tactics and fascinating trivia to keep you entertained until FEMA arrives—which may be a while. It's the perfect resource for armchair survivalists, budding MacGyvers, and adventurists on a budget.

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