The Eleven Step Guide to Survival

At a glance..

This very thorough 32 page guide to survival covers what precautions a family can do to prepare for any kind of natural or man-made disaster.

The details..

11 Steps to Survival is a handbook for anyone looking to prepare themselves and their family in the event of an emergency. Written by Canada's Emergency Measures Organization and the Department of National Defense, this book focuses primarily on preparing for nuclear war but also includes tips that are useful in other disaster scenarios like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes etc.

The booklet begins with an introduction outlining the threat posed by a major nuclear attack involving North America. It then goes on to describe what you need to know about the effects of a nuclear explosion including light & heat, blast waves and radiation exposure. The authors provide examples based on different distances from ground zero so readers have some idea about what they might expect depending upon where they live.

The main section consists of 11 steps which cover everything from knowing warning signals and taking shelter before an attack occurs through first aid techniques after one has occurred. There are also sections dedicated specifically towards preventing fires caused by explosions or radioactive fallout as well as getting rid off dust particles once it settles down post-attack.

Overall, 11 Steps To Survival is an essential read for anyone interested in being prepared during times when society may be at risk due either man-made or natural disasters.