1) Go the library and borrow the ARRL Technicians text book. When two weeks go by reborrow.
2) If you have a smart phone you can down load the Technicians test questions.
3) Read a chapter then take the tests located at the back of the ARRL Technicians test book.
4) With the aforementioned app. through out the day when you are stopped at a light, waiting to go in to see the Dr., sitting on the
toilet, et cetera.
Answer the questions you will find on the Tech Exam.
5) Find a local test site. Google FCC exam and find out where you can take the test at what time and date. Many clubs offer this service
for free at a nominal cost. I just googled Cincinnati Amateur Radio Club and
thiscame up.
6) My 12 year old neighbor took the exam and passed with 30 multiple choice questions correct out of 35 total questions. You need to
answer 26 our of 35 correct.
Just getting the Technicians Ticket opens your ability to play with UHF/VHF radios before the SHTF.
Hope that helps...