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Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, the skies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. But the world is a volatile place-storms rage, fires burn, and diseases spread. No one is ever completely safe. Humans live as part of a very complex ecosystem that is unpredictable and merciless. Could you protect your family in the case of an emergency-domestic or global?
The Disaster Preparedness Handbook will help you...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The most important "tool" in your emergency preparedness kit is a solid mindset cultivated around survival. In order for your instincts and reflexes to keep you alive when life throws an unexpected and dangerous situation your way, you must already be mentally prepared to face a potentially life-threatening challenge. This book will teach you to do just that.
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Third edition.
Language
English
Description
"Covers all 14 basic needs: food -- water -- shelter -- light -- electrical power -- heating/cooling -- air -- sleep - hygiene/sanitation -- medical/first aid -- communication -- financial preparedness -- transportation -- protection -- (from cover).
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The next severe storm, power outage, or financial meltdown could hit at any time. Having a household contingency plan and being part of a strong, resilient community could mean the difference between life and death ... The ... information [here] is presented in 40 achievable tasks, ranging from simpler ones such as creating a preparedness notebook and repackaging store-bought food for storage to more involved preparations like learning to collect...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In recent years, libraries have become more involved with disaster preparedness and response activities in their communities. Still, many opportunities and roles continue to be underutilized or unexplored. The authors offer content and resources that can easily be adapted to any business or agency in search of a well-structured approach to disaster response.
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