Disaster Preparedness Basics: How to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Emergencies
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B004WWQ3U8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 153 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Some of what you'll learn in this handbook includes: Emergency Preparedness Basics Storing Food & Water for Emergencies Stocking up on Medical Supplies Consider your clothing, shelter, cooking and heating needs in an emergency Preparing to stay home or leave the area Making a Family Emergency Plan Specific Natural Disasters to Know About Longer Term Preparedness Planning Weather Disaster GlossaryThis preparedness guide is approximately 100 pages long and includes photos, maps and glossary.. It explains common natural disasters, how to protect yourself and your loved ones when disaster strikes, and how to ensure you
"Silly title but good info (11/17/12--book title has been changed)" according to critters. I almost didn't get this because of the silly title, but there's good information here. The Table of Contents is active, which is especially nice with a book of this type and complexity. Most highly recommended.. I THOUGHT I KNEW EVERYTHING ABOUT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS! In spite of the title (the book was free, or would not have bought it due to the title), I found this book to be excellent. I thought I knew everything about emergency preparedness due to being a member of a military family for many years, and having read many books on this subject, but I read things in this book that I would not have thought of in a million. Edward Crabtree said Good for Beginners or a Refresher Read. There is a lot of information here for the beginner disaster preparedness mindset. It covers a wide range of disasters in pretty good detail. It is a book that deserves and will require many readings in order to remember everything. I would suggest starting with the most logical type of disaster that would happen in your area and study that info until you fe