The lights go out at 8 pm
Without a planYou light candles, scroll in the dark and wake up with a dead phone.
With the HandbookTorch on the table, phone on low power, everyone in one warm room.
The Captain's Handbook
When things go wrongyou’ll know what to do
Blackout. No internet. Cards down. Flights grounded. A calm handbook for when things really go wrong, from a Norwegian sea captain.
I’m Halvard Nobody panics who has a plan
Years at sea taught me one thing: storms don’t care how you feel. Knowing the next three steps does.
It’s not just you Whole countries are getting ready
May 2024
Norway
Households told to manage for a full week, not three days. A new brochure goes to every home.
2024
Sweden
A crisis booklet, “In case of crisis or war”, is posted to every household in the country.
Apr 2025
Spain & Portugal
A blackout. Card spending falls by over 40%. For many, cash is the only way to pay.
Oct 2026
European Union
New guidelines: every household should cope on its own for at least 72 hours.
Oct 2026
United Kingdom
The government launches Be Ready: be ready to manage for three days if everyday services stop.
Sources: DSB, MCF, ECB, European Commission, GOV.UK.
Most people aren’t ready They’re just lucky
Nobody knows what comes next: a long blackout, a cyberattack, a war that stops feeling far away. Better to be ready for anything.
So here’s the plan
Without a plan, you guess With the Handbook, you know
The internet goes down
Without a planYou refresh, panic and believe the first rumour you hear.
With the HandbookRadio on, one trusted source, and everyone knows where to meet.
Card machines stop working
Without a planYou queue at a dead cash machine with everyone else.
With the HandbookSmall notes are already in a drawer at home.
Flights are grounded, your family is abroad
Without a planYou wait for an email that never comes.
With the HandbookYou know who calls whom, and where everyone goes.
A siren you’ve never heard before
Without a planYou step outside to see what’s going on.
With the HandbookYou go in, shut windows and vents and turn on the radio.
Same crisis
Two different nights
The difference is one evening with the Handbook. Do it before you need it.
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Even in Norway, where every home got a brochure, only 47% of households had stored drinking water in 2024. DSB
Get the plan · €15Based on official guidance: GOV.UK Be Ready, European Commission, DSB Norway, MCF Sweden.
So I wrote it all down Every step, for every bad day
Everything I’d tell my own family before a storm, in one handbook.
20 chapters From a bad night to a real crisis
Part 1When the basics fail
- 01Blackout
- 02No water
- 03A cold home
- 04Empty shelves
Part 2When the networks fail
- 05No internet, no signal
- 06Cards stop working
- 07No fuel, no transport
- 08Flights grounded, borders closed
Part 3When the truth is hard to find
- 09Alerts and sirens
- 10Rumours and fakes
- 11Information war
Part 4When it gets serious
- 12Stay inside
- 13Leave in ten minutes
- 14Storm and flood
- 15If war comes
- 16Medicine and first aid
Part 5Before it happens
- 17The three-day box
- 18The grab bag and your papers
- 19The family plan
- 20Your street
A look inside Short pages, clear steps
Sample page 1
Sample page 2
Sample page 3
The Captain's Handbook
what to do when things go wrong
€15
- 20 chapters in 5 parts
- Three-day box for €30, €60 or €100
- Family plan for the fridge door
- Phone, tablet, Kindle or print
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Questions
Who is it for?
Anyone who runs a home: families, people living alone, anyone looking after parents. You don’t need experience, a bunker or a garage full of gear.
How is it different from free government advice?
Official advice tells you what to have. This handbook tells you what to do, in what order, and why it works. It is built on official guidance from the UK, the EU, Norway, Sweden and Finland, so you don’t have to read all of it yourself.
Does it really cover war and the internet going down?
Yes. The same things Nordic governments now post to every home: sirens, shelter, staying put, leaving fast, cash, offline news and how to spot fakes. No politics and no panic. Just what to do.
Do I need to buy a lot of things?
No. Most of it uses what you already have at home. The kit chapter shows three versions, for €30, €60 and €100, and what to buy first.
Does it work where I live?
Yes. It’s written for any home, anywhere: power, water, cash, signal, a family plan. Where countries differ, like emergency numbers, alerts and official radio, it shows you exactly what to look up for yours.
What format is it, and does it work offline?
It’s a PDF. Download it once and it works offline on any phone, tablet, Kindle or computer. Our tip: print the family plan and the kit list. A phone with a flat battery can’t open anything.
How do I get it after I pay?
You get a download link straight after payment. Lost it? Email hi@captainhalvard.com from the address you paid with and we’ll send it again.
Can I share it with my family?
Yes, with everyone in your household. Please don’t post it publicly.
What if the download doesn’t work?
Email hi@captainhalvard.com and we’ll fix it or send you a new link. Because it’s a digital download, all sales are final, so check the chapter list before you buy.