How To Prepare For Any Disaster (2001)

At a glance..

This booklet is intended to assist others in dealing with emergencies. The final decision of any action taken during a real emergency is the sole responsibility of the person involved. Emergency Preparedness Center and “areyouprepared.com” has made its best effort to produce a high quality, informative and helpful book.

The details..

How to Prepare for any Disaster by Emergency Preparedness Center is an essential guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare yourself and your family in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The book emphasizes the importance of being prepared beforehand so that you can take appropriate actions when needed.

The first chapter focuses on creating your own disaster plan which includes finding out what could happen in your area, practicing and maintaining your plan regularly along with preparing necessities like 3-day evacuation kit, First Aid Kit & emergency water sources inside/outside home.

Chapter two deals with taking appropriate action before/during/after different kinds of disasters including Acts of Violence: Nuclear or Other Wars; Terrorism/Riots/Looting/Bomb Threats/Hazardous Chemical Accidents/Earthquakes/Extreme Weather Conditions/Famine/Plagues/Floods. Each section explains dangers involved & steps required for preparation followed by what needs to be done if it actually happens.

In Chapter three - Recovery & Chapter four - Long Term Preparations are discussed where one can learn about reducing anxiety/fear post-disaster along with helping children/adults recover from trauma. Additionally long term preparations include building food storage program/priorities/recommendations/storage methods/clothes/shelter options/sanitation/necessary items list.