When disaster strikes, it’s not the dramatic threats that take people down first—it’s the quiet, invisible systems that fail within hours.The First Things You Lose When SHTF is a practical, no-nonsense guide that reveals what disappears first in a crisis and how to prepare before it’s too late. From the moment the power grid fails, a chain reaction begins: water stops flowing, sewage backs up, food spoils, heat disappears, and communication lines go silent. This book shows you step by step how to anticipate those failures and protect yourself and your family.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Secure safe water sources and purify them with boiling, filtration, or distillation.Stockpile and preserve essential foods that last when supply chains collapse.Build fire, fuel, and heating skills that don’t depend on fragile systems.Set up low-tech communication methods when phones and internet go down.Create emergency sanitation plans to prevent deadly outbreaks.Understand how human behavior shifts under stress—and prepare for it.This isn’t about panic—it’s about practical readiness. With checklists, skills, and redundancy plans, you’ll be able to keep your household safe and resilient when modern conveniences vanish.If you want to know what really matters in the first hours and days after SHTF, this book is your survival roadmap.