The Disaster Preparedness Handbook: A Guide for Families (2nd Edition)
Arthur T. Bradley
Language: English
Pages: 362
ISBN: 2:00307619
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, the skies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. But the world is a volatile place—storms rage, fires burn, and diseases spread. No one is ever completely safe. Humans live as part of a very complex ecosystem that is unpredictable and merciless. Could you protect your family in the case of an emergency—domestic or global?
The Disaster Preparedness Handbook will help you to establish a practical disaster plan for your entire family (covering all fourteen basic human needs) in case the unpredictable happens. Additional information is also presented for those with special needs, including the elderly and disabled, children, pregnant women, and even pets. Well-researched by an army veteran and current NASA engineer, this is the essential guide every family should have, study, and keep handy, in case the unthinkable should occur.
associated links to traffic conditions and road closures across the United States. www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo U.S. Department of Agriculture Develops and executes policies on agriculture, farming, and food. Topics include pest control, weather, animal health, food aid, a plant database, food and nutrition, farm bills, and agricultural news. www.usda.gov U.S. Fire Administration Manages programs relating to fire fighting and fire safety, and collects statistics on incidents and deaths.
short-range, line of sight devices. GMRS radios have more transmit power than FRS radios, but require a license to operate. A crisis journal can help you make better decisions, track supplies; and it can serve as a record for historical purposes. Recommended Items—Communication Receive information and situational updates a. AM/FM or shortwave radio (hand-cranked or battery operated) b. Television capable of receiving local and national news c. Computer with Internet access d. NOAA Weather
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methods and results frequently disagree. That is because precise heater sizing requires detailed knowledge of your home's exposure, orientation, insulation, sealing, and air flow. Each tool makes different assumptions, some more conservative than others. The following guidelines are considered to be reasonable methods of estimating the required size of a heater. The three methods discussed are in order of increasing accuracy. METHOD 1 The simplest method to size a heater is to multiply the
2. Have the patient lie on his back and remain still. Elevate his feet about 12 inches. 3. Reassure the patient. Keep the patient warm and comfortable by loosening clothing and covering with a blanket. 4. If the patient begins to vomit or bleed from the mouth, turn him on his side to prevent choking. 5. Monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate. If he stops breathing, administer CPR. Supplies needed: • Blanket SNAKEBITES Fortunately, most North American snakes are not poisonous.