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Preparing for the Worst: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Family from Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Other Catastrophes(Praeger Security International)

Preparing for the Worst: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Family from Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Other Catastrophes(Praeger Security International)

          
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Preparing for the Worst details the best practices in antiterrorism tactics and preparing for disaster. This book is for typical American families, business travelers, corporate executive management personnel, emergency first responders, school administrators, and local government officials responsible for public safety and emergency management. Americans are regularly bombarded with reports of disaster and tragedy in the daily news. Catastrophes like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, violent crimes, and terrorism are so common and routine that many of us have become numb to the stories. Without a heightened awareness, focused concern, and effective planning, we have lost the edge that can save lives. Do you know what you should do to protect your family during a disaster? Does your neighbor have the knowledge required to survive a catastrophic event? Part of the solution is rooted in common sense, but much more depends upon effectively applying learned survival skills. Americans need a helpful reference tool—a Swiss army knife for handling today's threats. This book is that tool. A former U.S. Marine and Desert Storm veteran, Schaefer-Jones has experienced calamity firsthand. He is also a concerned husband and the father of three young children. While considering how he would personally handle a disastrous event close to home, he came to realize that a comprehensive how-to guide was not available—until now.

Table of Contents:
Tables and Figures Preface Chapter 1 Why Prepare? Using This Guide to Prepare Chapter 2 Be Prepared: The Basics Do Your Homework Hazards Warning Systems and Signals Evacuating Yourself and Your Family Community and Other Plans School Emergency Plans Workplace Plans Emergency Planning and Checklists Escape Routes Family Communications Utility Shutoff and Safety Insurance and Vital Records Special Needs Caring for Animals Safety Skills Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit Kit Locations Water Food Basic Disaster Supplies Kit Maintaining Your Disaster Supplies Kit Shelter Managing Water Managing Food Supplies Hazard-Specific Preparedness Other Considerations in the Wake of a Disaster Volunteer-Responder Convergence Peripheral Hazards Practicing and Maintaining Your Plan Chapter 3 Resources for More Information International U.S. Federal Government State and Local Authorities Commercial and Others Chapter 4 Natural Hazards Earthquakes Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Fires Classification of Fires Take Protective Measures Floods Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Extreme Heat Know the Terms Take Protective Measures First Aid for Heat-Induced Illnesses Additional Information Hurricanes Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Landslides and Mudslides Take Protective Measures Thunderstorms and Lightning Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Tornadoes Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Tsunamis Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Volcanoes Take Protective Measures Wildfires Take Protective Measures Winter Storms and Extreme Cold Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Pandemics Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Other Disease Threats Take Protective Measures If You Suspect that You Might Be Infected Chapter 5 Technological Hazards Hazardous Materials Incidents Take Protective Measures Household Chemical Emergencies Take Protective Measures Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies Minimizing Exposure to Radiation Know the Terms Take Protective Measures Chapter 6 Terrorism General Information about Terrorism Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Conditions and Associated Protective Measures Bomb Threats or Explosions Take Protective Measures Biological Threats Take Protective Measures Chemical Threats Take Protective Measures Nuclear Threats Hazards of Nuclear Devices Take Protective Measures Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) Threats Take Protective Measures Personal Antiterrorism Measures Identifying the Threat Limiting Visibility Physical Security Travel Detecting Surveillance Attack Recognition Incident Reaction Cyber-Terrorism and Identity Theft Cyber-Terrorism Identity Theft Chapter 7 Recovering from Disaster Health and Safety Guidelines Aiding the Injured Health Safety Issues Returning Home Before You Enter Your Home Going Inside Your Home Being Wary of Wildlife and Other Animals Seeking Disaster Assistance Direct Assistance The Federal Role Coping with Disaster Understand Disaster Events Recognize Signs of Disaster-Related Stress Easing Disaster-Related Stress Helping Children Cope with Disaster Monitor and Limit Your Family's Exposure to the Media Use Support Networks Helping Others Appendix A: Water Conservation Tips Indoor Water Conservation Tips General Bathroom Kitchen Laundry Outdoor Water Conservation Tips General Car Washing Lawn Care Pool Appendix B: Disaster Supplies Checklists First-Aid Supplies Nonprescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies Tools and Equipment Food and Water Clothes and Bedding Supplies Vital Information Appendix C: First Aid in an NBC Environment General NBC First-Aid Materials Classification of Chemical and Biological Agents Conditions that May Signal a Chemical or Biological Attack First Aid for a Chemical Attack Nerve Agents Signs and Symptoms of Nerve Agent Poisoning First Aid for Nerve Agent Poisoning Blister Agents Protective Measures Signs and Symptoms of Blister Agent Poisoning First-Aid Measures for Blister Agent Poisoning Choking Agents (Lung-Damaging Agents) Protective Measures Signs and Symptoms of Choking Agents Self-Aid Cyanogen (Blood) Agents Protective Measures Signs and Symptoms of Cyanogen Agent Poisoning First Aid for Cyanogen Agent Poisoning Incapacitating Agents and First Aid Incendiary Agents and First Aid Biological Agents and First Aid Toxins Signs and Symptoms of Toxin Exposure Self-Aid for Toxin Exposure Nuclear Detonation, RDD Events, or Nuclear Reactor Accidents Appendix D: Disaster Planning for Pets and Livestock General Planning for Domestic Pets Before a Disaster During a Disaster After a Disaster Planning for Horses, Large Animals, and Livestock Before a Disaster During a Disaster After a Disaster Appendix E: Evacuating Mass Transit General Emergencies on a Train or a Subway Car Types of Emergencies Before a Disaster During a Disaster After a Disaster Evacuation Emergencies on a School (or Commuter) Bus Before a Disaster During a Disaster After a Disaster Evacuation Emergencies on an Airplane Before a Disaster During a Disaster After a Disaster Evacuation Appendix F: Sheltering in Place Take Protective Measures Before a Disaster During a Disaster After a Disaster Appendix G: Emergency Communications 9-1-1 2-1-1 Citizen's Band (CB) 49 MHz Personal Radios Family Radio Service (FRS) 179 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Multiuse Radio Service (MURS) Amateur Radio Service (Ham Radio) Scanners Global Positioning System (GPS) Emergency Alert System (EAS) Emergency Weather Receivers Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) Emergency Family Communications Plan Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780275996314
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
  • Height: 236 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Series Title: Praeger Security International
  • Sub Title: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Family from Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Other Catastrophes
  • Width: 155 mm
  • ISBN-10: 027599631X
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2007
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 471 gr


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