DISASTER PREPAREDNESS HDBK 2E PA

by BRADLEY,ARTHUR T., DR.

• ISBN13: 9781616083878
• ISBN10: 1616083875
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781628730166
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2011-09-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL
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Summary

Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, theskies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. Butthe world is a volatile place'¬ ;storms rage, fires burn, and diseasesspread. No one is ever completely safe. Humans live as part of avery complex ecosystem that is unpredictable and merciless. Couldyou protect your family in the case of an emergency'¬ ;domestic orglobal? The Disaster Preparedness Handbook will help you to establish apractical disaster plan for your entire family (covering all fourteenbasic human needs) in case the unpredictable happens. Additionalinformation is also presented for those with special needs, includingthe elderly and disabled, children, pregnant women, and evenpets. Well-researched by an army veteran and current NASA engineer,this is the essential guide every family should have, study, andkeep handy, in case the unthinkable should occur.

Author Biography

Arthur T. Bradley, PhD, is an Army veteran, father of four, martial arts expert, and homeschooler. he is active in volunteer youth organizations, including the Boy and Girl Scouts of America. He holds a doctorate in engineering from Auburn University and currently works as a senior engineer for NASA.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Staying Alive	p. 23
Food	p. 35
Water	p. 85
Shelter	p. 129
Light	p. 171
Electrical Power	p. 187
Heating / Colling	p. 221
Air	p. 257
Sleep	p. 285
Medical / First Aid	p. 297
Communication	p. 353
Financial Preparedness+p385
Transportation	p. 421
Protection	p. 445
Special Needs	p. 463
Creating a DP Network	p. 485
Trial by Fire	p. 497
Bibliography	p. 505
Food storage List	p. 521
Telephone Numbers	p. 522
Important papers	p. 523
Home Assessment	p. 525
Home Hazards Checklist	p. 526
List of Medications and Allergies	p. 527
Leave Behind Note	p. 528
Personalized DP Plan	p. 529
Index	p. 531
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