Conserve energy as much as possible. Reduce your energy consumption by 25-50% or more to help save your community and the world from depletion and ruin.

Maintain a supply of food, water and medicine to prepare for difficulties ahead—at least a supply for 90 days. If your living space is limited, store whatever amount of supplies that you can.

Build an emergency cash fund, if possible, to sustain you during economic disruptions or job loss. In light of the Great Waves, take a more active role in managing, directing and building your financial resources.

• To see the full list of recommendations for living in a declining world and to begin an essential preparation go to The Great Waves of Change: Recommendations for Living.