As one of the early pioneers of the modern prepping movement, Rich Bryant founded the first large prepper community in Central Florida. In subsequent years he developed training materials for the group's regular monthly meetings while also presenting to other preparedness-minded groups throughout the southeastern US. During countless intense, into-the-night discussions with other experienced preppers and survivalists Rich's insights into modern prepping evolved dramatically. As time passed that initial group reorganized into several preparedness groups that continue to grow and thrive throughout Florida. Having become dissatisfied with the lack of important detail in the survival books that were available, and wishing to share his hard-won preparedness knowledge with a global audience, Rich decided to merge his passion for preparedness with the writing skills from his professional background to author the definitive survival reference "When There is No FEMA". Since publishing "When There is No FEMA" Rich has relocated his household from Central Florida to his own disaster retreat in rural West Tennessee, where he continues to contribute to the prepper community while preparing his own household for the difficulties that he is certain lie ahead.