Disaster Preparation And Survival How We Survived Hurricane Katrina And Other Calamities

Author : John I. Blackwood
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1411654048
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disaster Preparation and Survival: How We Survived Hurricane Katrina and Other Calamities written by John I. Blackwood and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people find themselves unprepared when a disaster strikes. This guide will force you to think about what you need to do in order to survive such an occurrence and not lose the things that matter most, such as your life (and the lives of your family), prized personal possessions, home and garage, and pets. We discuss how to prepare your home in order to avoid as much damage as possible, how to shop wisely and when to do so, generator use, and more! We also detail how to survive in the aftermath of a disaster when stores, gas stations, and public utilities are not functioning. At the end of the book are a number of checklists to guide you in your preparation.We survived an earthquake, a flooded out home, tropical storms, and hurricanes. This story is laced with personal stories, personally taken pictures, humor, and enough serious subject matter that you will feel motivated to get to work now!Our planning saved us and our possessions. We know that our experiences and insight can help you too!

Author : Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré (U.S. Army, ret)
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416599002
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Survival written by Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré (U.S. Army, ret) and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A call-to-action by a recovery effort leader famously dubbed "John Wayne Dude" by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin encourages Americans to adopt a culture of disaster preparedness, drawing on examples from Hurricane Katrina to outline practical suggestions on how to prepare for and respond to catastrophic events.

Author : Rebecca Solnit
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101459018
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Paradise Built in Hell written by Rebecca Solnit and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Men Explain Things to Me explores the moments of altruism and generosity that arise in the aftermath of disaster Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster? whether manmade or natural?people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? What makes the newfound communities and purpose many find in the ruins and crises after disaster so joyous? And what does this joy reveal about ordinarily unmet social desires and possibilities? In A Paradise Built in Hell, award-winning author Rebecca Solnit explores these phenomena, looking at major calamities from the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco through the 1917 explosion that tore up Halifax, Nova Scotia, the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. She examines how disaster throws people into a temporary utopia of changed states of mind and social possibilities, as well as looking at the cost of the widespread myths and rarer real cases of social deterioration during crisis. This is a timely and important book from an acclaimed author whose work consistently locates unseen patterns and meanings in broad cultural histories.

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Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--P. 2.

Author : Richard Lowe Jr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real World Survival Tips and Survival Guide written by Richard Lowe Jr and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are You Prepared for an Emergency or Disaster? A Hurricane? Tornado? Fire? Flood? Tsunami? Earthquake? If you are like most people, you aren't. Maybe you have thought about it, but it seems like too much work, too much organization, in fact if you have kids, it might seem too much like herding cats. We know we should prepare now so that everyone in the family knows what to do in case of a specific kind of emergency. Because, the lives of our family members may depend on it. Disaster preparedness plans are naturally different, depending on the emergency. For example, you don't want your kids in the bathtub with a mattress over them if the house is on fire. You don't want the family in the basement during a tsunami event either, right? Kids are not adults. They don't know the right things to do in an emergency, unless we first tell them what they should do. My ten-year-old is a little bit immature for his age. I would want him to go to a place where I could quickly find him in the event of a house fire. If he isn't at that place, I am going into the burning structure to get him. Wouldn't it suck if he ran next door and I died because I didn't know he was safe? Trained by the experts at CERT (Civilian Emergency Response Team) to understand how to prepare for and survive disasters, and a leader in Disaster Recovery, Richard Lowe lays out how to make you, your family, and your friends ready for any disaster, large or small. Based upon specialized training, interviews with experts and personal experience, Lowe answers the big question: what is the secret to improving the odds of survival even after a big disaster? Do you want to be at the mercy of government agencies such as FEMA? Do you remember how long it took for them to respond to the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 or the Category 3 Hurricane Sandy in 2012? You don't have to be a prepper worried about the day SHTF (s**t hits the fan) or spend a lot of money and time to get ready. In fact, with just a few simple steps you can improve the odds of the survival of you and your family. Don't be one of those people who don't prepare for disasters and emergencies. In just a few short hours it is possible to create a simple but effective plan to cover the most likely scenarios for disaster in your area. In this book, you'll learn: Why you can't depend on the fire and police departments in a disaster, and what to do about it How research can keep you alive and your family and children safe during a disaster How to teach your children how to respond to a disaster How to find out what kinds of disasters area likely to occur in your area How to create a disaster plan that works How to ensure your family and children understand what to do in a disaster How to let others know you and your family are safe How to prepare your home for emergencies What food, water and other supplies are required in your emergency kit How to prepare for outings and trips What to do when disaster strikes How to create a bug out bag(also known as a go bag or survival bag) to be ready for evacuations What to do when you are ordered to evacuate Practical water collection for drinking and hygien Scroll up and click on the BUY NOW button to get your copy of this book NOW. Be one of the lucky ones who survives the next big disaster.

Author : Richard Lowe, Jr.
Publisher : Writing Kingy Press
ISBN 13 : 9781943517039
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real World Survival written by Richard Lowe, Jr. and published by Writing Kingy Press. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been in an earthquake or hurricane? Have you witnessed the horror of a raging forest fire or a house burning down? Have you felt the panic when you realized you were lost in the wilderness? Have you experienced a medical emergency in an area where no help was available? Sometimes you can avoid creating a disaster by preparing properly for a trip or hike. Other disasters occur with little or no warning. Hurricanes, for example, can be predicted, but sometimes they change course or grow in intensity beyond what was expected. Even though a disaster can strike anytime without warning, you can be prepared. You can maintain a good supply of water, food, and other supplies, and get some training from your local CERT group. Your road to disaster preparedness begins with knowledge. Virtually everyone has the Internet at their fingertips these days, and you can use tools such as search engines and mapping software to learn more about the area in which you live. This book will give you the knowledge and tools you need to help weather any disaster likely to strike in your area. Be prepared: read this book and change your habits.

Author : Richard Lowe Jr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781943517329
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real World Survival Tips and Survival Guide written by Richard Lowe Jr and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Family in a Disaster Without Breaking The BankWhat if you could dramatically improve your chances of survival after a disaster such as an earthquake, tornado, fire, tsunami, hurricane, or flood? Don't you want to ensure that your children and other family members are safe even after the "big one" (earthquake) or a hurricane? Wouldn't you like to have enough food and water to survive until help arrives? Trained by the experts at CERT (Civilian Emergency Response Team) to understand how to prepare for and survive disasters, and a leader in the area of Disaster Recovery, Richard Lowe lays out how to make you, your family, and your friends ready for any disaster, large or small. Based upon specialized training, interviews with experts and personal experience, Lowe answers the big question: what is the secret to improving the odds of survival even after a big disaster?Do you want to be at the mercy of government agencies such as FEMA? Do you remember how long it took for them to respond to the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 or the Category 3 Hurricane Sandy in 2012? You don't have to be a prepper worried about the day shtf (s**t hits the fan) or spend a lot of money and time to get ready. In fact, with just a few simple steps you can improve the odds of the survival of you and your family.Don't be one of those people who don't prepare for disasters and emergencies. In just a few short hours it is possible to create a simple but effective plan to cover the most likely scenarios for disaster in your area.In this book, you'll learn:

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309179890
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental Public Health Impacts of Disasters written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-06-13 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public health officials have the traditional responsibilities of protecting the food supply, safeguarding against communicable disease, and ensuring safe and healthful conditions for the population. Beyond this, public health today is challenged in a way that it has never been before. Starting with the 9/11 terrorist attacks, public health officers have had to spend significant amounts of time addressing the threat of terrorism to human health. Hurricane Katrina was an unprecedented disaster for the United States. During the first weeks, the enormity of the event and the sheer response needs for public health became apparent. The tragic loss of human life overshadowed the ongoing social and economic disruption in a region that was already economically depressed. Hurricane Katrina reemphasized to the public and to policy makers the importance of addressing long-term needs after a disaster. On October 20, 2005, the Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine held a workshop which convened members of the scientific community to highlight the status of the recovery effort, consider the ongoing challenges in the midst of a disaster, and facilitate scientific dialogue about the impacts of Hurricane Katrina on people's health. Environmental Public Health Impacts of Disasters: Hurricane Katrina is the summary of this workshop. This report will inform the public health, first responder, and scientific communities on how the affected community can be helped in both the midterm and the near future. In addition, the report can provide guidance on how to use the information gathered about environmental health during a disaster to prepare for future events.

Author : April Isaacs
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781404205338
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Tsunamis written by April Isaacs and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-01-15 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at how to prepare for and survive some of nature's worst storms.

Author : Robert Muir-Wood
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465096476
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cure for Catastrophe written by Robert Muir-Wood and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We can't stop natural disasters but we can stop them being disastrous. One of the world's foremost risk experts tells us how. Year after year, floods wreck people's homes and livelihoods, earthquakes tear communities apart, and tornadoes uproot whole towns. Natural disasters cause destruction and despair. But does it have to be this way? In The Cure for Catastrophe, global risk expert Robert Muir-Wood argues that our natural disasters are in fact human ones: We build in the wrong places and in the wrong way, putting brick buildings in earthquake country, timber ones in fire zones, and coastal cities in the paths of hurricanes. We then blindly trust our flood walls and disaster preparations, and when they fail, catastrophes become even more deadly. No society is immune to the twin dangers of complacency and heedless development. Recognizing how disasters are manufactured gives us the power to act. From the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 to Hurricane Katrina, The Cure for Catastrophe recounts the ingenious ways in which people have fought back against disaster. Muir-Wood shows the power and promise of new predictive technologies, and envisions a future where information and action come together to end the pain and destruction wrought by natural catastrophes. The decisions we make now can save millions of lives in the future. Buzzing with political plots, newfound technologies, and stories of surprising resilience, The Cure for Catastrophe will revolutionize the way we conceive of catastrophes: though natural disasters are inevitable, the death and destruction are optional. As we brace ourselves for deadlier cataclysms, the cure for catastrophe is in our hands.