The No-Nonsense Guide To Hurricane Safety (Enhanced Edition)


Book Description

This book could save your life! The Enhanced Edition of the No-Nonsense Guide To Hurricane Safety is the latest re-edit of the comprehensive life-saving guide written as a source for the latest research related to hurricane safety. In addition to updated information on evacuation procedures, shelters, and hurricane forecasting research, the enhanced edition includes a larger-size, greater editing, and more of the information contained in the previous volume (a survey-level understanding of hurricanes; explanations of hurricane rating systems; being proactive in preparing for hurricane emergencies; listings for governmental and nonprofit disaster-relief resources, advice by weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a hurricane; and updated appendices). This guide, along with others in the series, is designed to be a 1-stop source-guide for proactive disaster-planning.




The No-Nonsense Guide To Blizzard Safety (Enhanced Edition)


Book Description

The Enhanced Edition of the book could STILL save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Blizzard Safety (Enhanced Edition has new material and more editing! This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to blizzard safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic survey-level understanding of blizzards; how to be proactive in preparing for a blizzard; providing suggestions by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a blizzard; what to do if trapped in a blizzard; what life-or-death issues remain after a blizzard. WHAT'S NEW: Larger book size, added information, greater editing, more images, and added appendices.




The No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety (Enhanced Edition)


Book Description

This book could save your life! The Enhanced Edition (larger sized) of the No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety has been updated. This re-edited guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to tornado safety. Updated subjects covered include: supplemental information on the understanding of tornadoes; addressing tornado myths; how to be proactive in preparing for a tornado event; providing sound advice by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action during a tornado; increased shelter information regarding tornadoes; and how to remain safe after a tornado event has occurred. This manual also contains several useful appendices that include a listing of government and charitable resources (for those affected by tornado disasters), a list of useful weather-warning smartphone & computer apps, and an updated list of local and privately-operated designated tornado shelters across the country for those without access to their own shelters.




The No-Nonsense Guide To Earthquake Safety


Book Description

This book could save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Earthquake Safety is the fifth in a series of crisis manuals focusing on natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to earthquake safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic survey-level understanding of earthquakes; addressing long-held earthquake myths; how to be proactive in preparing for an earthquake; providing sound advice by government and professionals in the geological sciences on the best courses of action during an earthquake; the best shelter/courses of action during an earthquake; and how to remain safe after an earthquake has occurred. This manual also contains several useful appendixes that include a listing of government and charitable resources (for those affected by earthquakes), and the latest research regarding animal behavior & earthquakes, as well as endeavors to create manners of earthquake detection




The No-Nonsense Guide To Heat Wave, Drought, & Hot Weather Safety (Enhanced Edition)


Book Description

This book could save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Heat Wave, Drought,& Hot Weather Safety--Enhanced Edition is the re-edited guide focusing on preparation and planning for natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to hot-weather safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic understanding of hot weather and its effects on the human body; addressing long-held myths on what helps to stay cool (and what doesn't); the effects of droughts and heat waves; how to be proactive in preparing for hot weather; water-saving strategies; providing sound advice by government & weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action during hot-weather events. This manual also contains several updated appendices that include: a list of useful weather-warning smartphone and computer apps, a guide to specific types of sunburns, and several other relevant hot-weather topics, and a larger size.




The No-Nonsense Guide To Flood Safety (Enhanced Edition)


Book Description

This book could save your life! The enhanced edition of The No-Nonsense Guide To Flood Safety has been updated, while continuing to provide a comprehensive source for the latest (updated) research related to flood safety. Subjects covered include: a basic survey-level understanding of floods; flood rating systems explanations, how to be proactive in preparing for flood emergencies; providing suggestions by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a flood; and appendices that include regional contacts for federal assistance as well as instructions for sandbagging. This larger-sized guide has been updated with greater editing and more information, and continues it's mission as a 1-stop source for contingency planning as it relates to disaster & flood-related emergencies.




Hurricane Preparedness for the Home and Family


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.




The No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety


Book Description

This book could save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety is the first in a series of crisis manuals focusing on natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to tornado safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic survey-level understanding of tornadoes; addressing long-held tornado myths; how to be proactive in preparing for a tornado event; providing sound advice by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action during a tornado; the best shelter during a tornado; and how to remain safe after a tornado event has occurred. This manual also contains several useful appendixes that include a listing of government and charitable resources (for those affected by tornado disasters), a list of useful weather-warning smartphone and computer apps, and a list of local and privately-operated designated tornado shelters across the country for those without access to their own shelters.







The Prepper's Complete Book of Disaster Readiness


Book Description

Reviews life-saving steps for keeping alive in the event of a catastrophic disaster, covering such topics as acquiring and storing water, building a shelf-stable food supply, strengthening home security, and treating illnesses.