New year's resolution No. 1: Get prepared!

WASHINGTON – Iran's going nuclear. ... North Korea is unstable. ... The U.S. border remains wide open. ... The economic crisis has criminals stripping copper wires from U.S. infrastructure. ... There's talk of an EMP attack that could set America back to the 19th century. ... Who knows what's next?

The devastating earthquakes, tsunamis and nuclear disasters in Japan are still fresh in our minds. No one expected these calamities in Japan. And, one day, the world was turned upside-down for millions of people.

It could be a hurricane, a tornado or some other natural disaster.

Shouldn't your No. 1 new year's resolution be to ensure your family is safe in the event of the next emergency?

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We're making it easier and cheaper at the WND Superstore, where prices on preparedness are being slashed for the new year.

There are two facets to preparedness – knowledge and being properly equipped. The WND Superstore can help in both ways.

"SAFE: How to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Home" by Wayne LaPierre – This is the starting place for all-around preparedness – for storms, for natural disasters, for fires, floods, crime and terrorism. You may know Wayne LaPierre mainly for his defense of the Second Amendment, but there's a lot more to preparedness than being well-armed and trained in the use of firearms. This is the ultimate encyclopedia of emergency readiness.

RADSTICKER: Miniature Radiation Detector – These devices are in short supply. In fact, WND purchased a large batch just before the federal government stepped in and took all the rest for the foreseeable future. These peel and stick, stamp-sized dosimeters change color based on radiation levels, letting you know when there's danger and when it has subsided.

"Survival: How a Culture of Preparedness Can Save You and Your Family From Disasters" by Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, U.S. Army retired – A practical book to get you and your family on the right path to preparedness.

"The Ultimate Storm Survival Handbook" – This book gives you all the information you need to be prepared for the storms in your area. Along with clear instruction on preparing before a storm, the book also contains helpful, quick-reference checklists for each storm.

"Armed Response: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Firearms for Self-Defense" – Of course, no preparedness program is complete without information about self-defense. "Armed Response" is a comprehensive guide for using firearms for defense before, during, and after a life threatening assault. From learning what to ask yourself before deciding to carrying a gun, how to choose a gun that's right for you, what to look for in holsters, how to carry a concealed gun, proper training techniques, and the legal issues and implications of using of lethal force.

"Stayin' Alive: Armed and Female in an Unsafe World" by Paxton Quigley – Coming from a liberal, Midwestern, anti-gun background, Paxton Quigley turned around when her best friend was raped one morning in her home in Los Angeles. After witnessing the physical and psychological damage, Quigley vowed not to let it happen to her. She reviewed her options and decided to learn how to shoot a handgun for her own self-defense. She went on to become a spokeswoman for Smith & Wesson and over the years has traveled the world teaching thousands of women how to safely handle and shoot handguns.

There's so much more to see at the WND Superstore’s Homefront department – our name for the products you need to be safe and secure at home.

What better time than the new year to get ready, get prepared and resolve to be safe.