Books by Susanne Skov Diemer
Susanne Skov Diemer books bring crisis preparedness, resilience and urban security down to an everyday, practical level. Drawing on decades of real-world experience from international security, intelligence and crisis work, these titles are written to help ordinary people and organisations think more clearly about what can go wrong – and what they can actually do about it.
The books are not about fear or worst-case fantasies. They are about realistic, structured preparation for the kinds of disruptions, crises and emergencies that modern cities, families and organisations can face.
Forbered dig bedst på det værste
A Danish handbook on crisis preparedness in everyday life
“Forbered dig bedst på det værste” er Susanne Skov Diemers danske bog om kriseberedskab og personlig robusthed.
Bogen tager udgangspunkt i hverdagen og i et nordisk perspektiv: Hvad kan faktisk gå galt for almindelige mennesker, familier og arbejdspladser – og hvordan forbereder man sig uden at leve i frygt?
Den giver konkrete råd til, hvordan man kan forholde sig til strømnedbrud, forsyningsproblemer, sundhedskriser, uroligheder, rejseforstyrrelser og andre situationer, der kan vende op og ned på ens normale hverdag.
Hvad læseren får
Et nøgternt blik på risici i et moderne, digitalt og urbant samfund
Værktøjer til at tale om kriser og beredskab i familien eller på arbejdspladsen
Tjeklister og forslag til simple forberedelser i hjemmet
Inspiration til, hvordan man kan bevare ro, overblik og handlekraft i uforudsete situationer
Et sprog for beredskab, som ikke skaber panik, men ansvarlighed
Bogen er skrevet til danske læsere, men bygger på samme erfaring og mindset, der ligger bag Praesidio Groups arbejde med sikkerhed og risikostyring.
Your Urban Crisis Survival Planner
A practical guide to staying prepared in modern cities
“Your Urban Crisis Survival Planner” is the English edition of Susanne Skov Diemer’s practical guide to crisis readiness in urban environments.
It translates front-line security and risk management insight into clear, simple actions that individuals, families and organisations can take before, during and after a crisis.
Rather than focusing on extreme scenarios, the book works through likely and realistic disruptions: infrastructure breakdowns, power and communication outages, public unrest, health emergencies, travel interruptions and other events that can change daily life very quickly.
What the book covers (bullet-udsnit)
How to think about risk and crisis in a realistic, non-alarmist way
Everyday steps to strengthen your personal and family preparedness
Planning for loss of power, water, communications and basic services
What to consider if you live, work or travel in large cities
How to prepare simple checklists, plans and “go bags” that you can actually use
How to communicate and coordinate with family members when systems fail
The tone is calm, direct and practical. The goal is not to turn readers into security experts, but to give them a stronger sense of control and more options when something unexpected happens.
Who these books are for
Both “Your Urban Crisis Survival Planner” and “Forbered dig bedst på det værste” are written for people who want to be better prepared without turning crisis planning into a full-time project. They are relevant for:
Individuals and families living in or near larger cities
Leaders and staff with responsibility for people, facilities or events
Security, safety and resilience professionals who want a practical communication tool
Anyone who wants a clearer, calmer understanding of everyday risks and how to handle them
The books can stand alone as guides, but they also work well as a shared reference for leadership teams, boards or families who want a common language for preparedness.
How the books relate to Praesidio Group’s work
The themes in these Susanne Skov Diemer books reflect the same principles that guide Praesidio Group’s work:
A realistic view of risk and crisis, without dramatization
Focus on preparation and resilience, not just response
Clear, practical steps that work in everyday life
Respect for people, organisations and families who must live with risk – not in fear
For organisations or families who want to go further than the books allow, Praesidio Group can help translate the ideas into tailored risk assessments, crisis plans, training or security services.