Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards
Author : Dennis Hwang
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,87 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Emergency management
ISBN :
The Hurricane Preparedness Handbook
Author : Bob Stearns
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 25,39 MB
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1632209411
Book Description
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Prepare now! We’ve all seen the ruin that a hurricane can bring. No one can stop a hurricane, but proper preparation can limit damage, protect long-term finances, and even save lives. The Hurricane Preparedness Handbook is an invaluable, step-by-step guide for everyone who lives in a region threatened by these terrifying storms. Here is advice on: Understanding the category warning system Buying the right insurance Protecting your home from an oncoming storm Choosing and using an electrical generator Proper provisioning and use of food and water Dealing with a storm’s aftermath And much more! There is no substitute for experience and expert advice, and this easy-to-store, easy-to-use handbook offers everyone a chance to learn from the past and prepare for the future. No one should go through a hurricane without first reading this book.
Hurricane Preparedness
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,65 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Book Description
Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.
The New Orleans Hurricane Protection System
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309140439
Book Description
Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans and surrounding areas in August 2005, ranks as one of the nation's most devastating natural disasters. Shortly after the storm, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established a task force to assess the performance of the levees, floodwalls, and other structures comprising the area's hurricane protection system during Hurricane Katrina. This book provides an independent review of the task force's final draft report and identifies key lessons from the Katrina experience and their implications for future hurricane preparedness and planning in the region.
Hurricane Preparedness for the Home and Family
Author : Haskell Moore
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 41,20 MB
Release : 2019-06-17
Category :
ISBN : 9780578531366
Book Description
The purpose of this book is to help a person safely prepare their home, auto, children, and pets for a hurricane, tropical storm, or flood in a more logical and organized manner.
Hurricanes--
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Emergency management
ISBN :
Book Description
Hurricane Preparedness Program
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 26,30 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Hurricane protection
ISBN :
Book Description
The Homeowner's Hurricane Handbook
Author : Bob Stearns
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 18,77 MB
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1626369895
Book Description
With chapters such as Nature of the Beast, to What To Expect In The Aftermath, the Hurricane Preparedness Handbook is a how-to guide for dealing with hurricanes before, during, and after—including understanding how where and when these powerful storms form, protecting yourself and your property, and how to deal with the repercussions.
Lola and the Hurricane
Author : Carrie Casey
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 32,32 MB
Release : 2021-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781954885189
Book Description
Lola prepares to evacuate with her father and grandmother while making sure her pets are safe.A relatable story to help children prepare for hurricane evacuation.There are lots of books that teach about science topics, but few that tell the children what to do with that information. This book is here to fill that void. Using a relatable story where a child and her family are preparing to evacuate, children learn what a hurricane coming towards them means:It means that you prepare your house for the storm and you evacuate.Emergency weather conditions can be scary for young children. They may have learned that hurricanes can destroy houses and even kill people. Moving the knowledge into action reduces the fear factor. If you live in a coastal area with young children...this is a book you need to have!Written by 2 mothers and educators who are trying to make basic science information accessible and equitable.
The New Orleans Hurricane Protection System
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 12,49 MB
Release : 2009-07-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309138337
Book Description
Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans and surrounding areas in August 2005, ranks as one of the nation's most devastating natural disasters. Shortly after the storm, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established a task force to assess the performance of the levees, floodwalls, and other structures comprising the area's hurricane protection system during Hurricane Katrina. This book provides an independent review of the task force's final draft report and identifies key lessons from the Katrina experience and their implications for future hurricane preparedness and planning in the region.
