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Free practical handbooks and printable survival guides for people facing war, disasters, prolonged power outages and infrastructure collapse — anywhere in the world.

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Do not wait until an emergency to access these resources. Download and store them offline now, and print essential guides whenever possible. When electricity fails, batteries run out, or the internet becomes unavailable, a printed handbook can remain readable and useful long after an electronic screen goes dark.

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Cover: NZWAR Civilian Survival Handbook – Complete Edition

NZWAR Civilian Survival Handbook – Complete Edition

PDF · 119 pages

Civilian emergency preparedness, evacuation and essential survival guidance.

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Additional Handbook Downloads (5) — Click to view
NZWAR Civilian Survival Handbook – Individual Chapters
Individual Chapters
119 pages
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NZWAR Civilian Survival Handbook – Evacuation Pack
Evacuation Pack
32 pages
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NZWAR Civilian Survival Handbook – First Aid Pack
First Aid Pack
7 pages
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NZWAR Civilian Survival Handbook – Water Safety Pack
Water Safety Pack
2 pages
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NZWAR Civilian Survival Handbook – Printable Action Cards
Printable Action Cards
47 pages
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Cover: NZWAR Defensive Reference Cards

NZWAR Defensive Reference Cards

PDF · 6 pages

Printable defensive reference cards for civilian preparedness.

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Cover: NZWAR WARTIME FOOD & RESOURCE CARDS

NZWAR WARTIME FOOD & RESOURCE CARDS

PDF · 82 pages

Food, supplies and resource management in prolonged emergencies.

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Cover: NZWAR FIELD FIRST AID & BASIC CARE

NZWAR FIELD FIRST AID & BASIC CARE

PDF · 45 pages

Field first aid and basic care reference material.

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Cover: SALVAGE POWER — Emergency Off-Grid Power Handbook

SALVAGE POWER — Emergency Off-Grid Power Handbook

PDF · 93 pages

Practical emergency off-grid power and electricity reference.

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Cover: Silent Signals — Low-Tech Communication & Hand Signal Guide

Silent Signals — Low-Tech Communication & Hand Signal Guide

PDF · 24 pages

Low-tech communication and hand signal reference cards.

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Cover: NZWAR Emergency Protein Procurement Guide

NZWAR Emergency Protein Procurement Guide

PDF · 21 pages

Emergency protein procurement and resource-use guidance.

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