This manual is specifically designed for use by subscribing members of the Agora Survival Network (ASN) provided by Agora Survival Network, Inc.  The content of this manual has been derived from various sources to include, but not limited to: military survival manuals, government publications, public documents, expert interviews, and the combined expertise and contributions of the founders, supporters and members of the ASN.  The information herein has been carefully chosen and researched for accuracy where needed and modified when necessary to fit a set of very specific requirements.  While some information has been included that is close to its original format, other information has been written specifically for the intended application designed by Agora Survival Network, Inc.

Each chapter is prefaced with an introduction to only those things that the creators of the ASN deem relevant to the user for purposes of the survival in a post event environment.  In simplest terms, the goal of the ASN is to assist members in getting from their place of residence to a rally point specified by the ASN to maximize their safety and security in uncertain times.

There are many sources for information on survival available.  There are many “prepper” support organizations or groups claiming to provide the last thing you will ever need in the event of a catastrophe.  Some are viable and reliable while others are simply a scam fueled by scare tactics.  The idea of capitalizing on the fear of people has been a great marketing tool since the beginning of civilization.  The greater the fear, the higher the likelihood that a person or group of people can be led to believe something that they wouldn’t otherwise.  ASN does not and will not use this technique to gain the faith and trust from its members.  ASN does however rely upon factual information, sound reference material, proven practices and well researched geographic data that is combined to give each ASN member the best foundation for planning against an eventual catastrophic event and the tools to successfully employ that plan.