About the Author

Ian Jones, the author, is highly qualified in survival due to his first hand experiences with power outages, earthquakes, and cyclones. These experiences have shaped his understanding and knowledge in disaster preparedness. He experienced the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and gained valuable insights into the challenges and realities of surviving in such situations. Moving to Tonga, he faced multiple cyclones, including Cyclone Ian, Cyclone Winston, and Cyclone Gita, which further reinforced his "realistic prepper" mindset.