Kathy Harrison

is a grandmother and the author of Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens (Storey, 2008), Another Place at the Table (Tarcher, 2004), and One Small Boat (Tarcher, 2006). She is a national spokesperson for both foster parenting and family preparedness. Her interest in preparedness grew out of her desire to ensure the well-being of her large family.