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Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens
When the power fails, prepared families settle in, stay warm, and eat well. With careful planning, organization, and a detailed assessment of the needs of each family member, it is possible for every household to survive at least several days with no outside services. A sensible home system will take over the work of providing warmth, shelter, and nutrition. Author Kathy Harrison guides readers through the empowering process of setting up such a home system with her OAR method - Organize existing supplies, Acquire additional necessities, Rotate everything for freshness. Her comprehensive coverage of emergency preparedness includes food storage, alternative heating sources, personal supplies for every family member, entertainment ideas, toiletry and proper clothing, pet supplies, emergency family communication plans, and neighborhood cooperatives. In addition to preparing the home for extended periods without electricity, Harrison also discusses evacuation plans - where to go, how to meet up with family, what to pack, and how best to protect all that's being left behind. Self-sufficiency at home or in a temporary safe haven takes away much of the fear and helplessness associated with disasters. "Just in Case" puts the power back in the hands of individuals who are equipped and ready to take over when public services fail. Disasters can strike an entire region or a single unlucky family. They can be brought on by weather (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, severe heat or cold, landslides) or by man (terrorism, acts of war, simple human error). Whatever the cause, these catastrophic events have the potential to disrupt routines and cost money and lives. Why not be one of the prepared few? Just in case . . . Review With the assumption that "many of us have a false sense of security... assuming that technology will prevail or that some government agency will bail us out in a crisis," this extensive guide gives detailed, down-to-earth advice on what to do when disaster strikes, be it a house fire, an ice storm or biological terrorism. Aided by charmingly retro illustrations vaguely reminiscent of a 1940s air raid brochure, Harrison ("Another Place at the Table") presents her "OAR" system for preparedness-organizing, acquiring and rotating supplies-and techniques to safely and even comfortably survive any kind of emergency. She shows how to prepare for a short-term crisis: building a supply of food and water; preparing first aid and evacuation kits; planning communication and a family meeting place in times of crisis. She also presents long-term strategies for self-sufficiency: "eliminating debt and securing a supply of cash in your home"; planting a garden, canning food and making cheese; replacing an inefficient fireplace with a woodstove; building a solar oven. Harrison shows that learning to do it yourself, besides providing some security in an increasingly insecure world, br
What to Do When the Shit Hits the Fan
Would you know how to prepare for an unforeseen emergency, or handle an unexpected disaster? With real-world considerations in mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken down by type of emergency and environment. In addition, he provides a hierarchy for response including communication, healthcare, food, water, and shelter in the absence of institutions and commercially available services and supplies.
Preparedness Principles: The Complete Personal Preparedness Resource Guide for Any Emergency Situation
Personal preparedness expert Barbara Salsbury brings together years of research and experience, giving you the know-how to set up an organized, practical, personal preparedness program that will provide for most wants and needs in any emergency situation. PREPAREDNESS PRINCIPLES, the most comprehensive preparedness guide ever published, offers exclusive details about: * Four new categories of preparedness * New bare-bones basics *The Pantry Principle * Storm shelters, safe rooms, and safe havens * Indoor farming, and much more
Food Security & Sustainability for the Times Ahead
Review Quotes: Looking to the future with a practical eyein this easy-to-read, conversational formatMcCampbell shares a wealth of information about growing and storing your own food. Long after reading, this book should remain a resource for building a green world.Janet M. Moreland, author of the "The Howell Women series The book offers everyone a practical way to assess their security and address areas where they could improve it. We need only look to the disaster of Katrina to know we need to re-learn how to take care of ourselves.Corina Roberts, author of The Wisdom Walkers Publisher Marketing: Sharing natures wisdom is a lifelong passion for Harvest McCampbell. In Sacred Smoke, the Ancient Art of Smudging for Modern Times use of native plants, for healing and prayer, are illuminated in a holistic and sustainable manner. These themes of healing, prayer, holism, and sustainability carry through to her new book, Food Security & Sustainability for the Times Ahead. The teachings of McCampbells grandmother, who was born in the late 1800s, is the well spring from which these books are drawn. Grams motivation for passing on her knowledge about herbs, wild foods, and gardening become clear in this new offering. She had a vision of a green world in our future, where the skills of our ancestors are needed and valued. In the current economic and environmental climate, this vision sustains our deepest hopes. McCampbell draws on the Native American traditions of her ancestors, and expands them to harmonize with life in todays world and the transitions we are facing. The focus is on the individual and the family, by carefully caring for ourselves and our families we can also help heal our planet. There are step by step plans for eating greener and healthier without breaking the budget. Safe food storage is well covered; for economy, security, and disaster preparedness. Information on growing food in times of climate change is included, with tips for those who live in the city and dont have a yard. Developing a balanced diet, caring for your immune system, essential herbs, emergency caches, and other useful skills all have chapters of their own. If you are ready to make a differencefor yourself, your family, and the planetFood Security & Sustainability for the Times Ahead is a great place to start. Review Citations Associated Content 01/15/09 Valley News 01/17/09 Indy Bay Media 01/17/09 Manataka Smoke Signal News 02/01/09 Native American Times 03/20/09 Native Village Youth and Education News 04/01/09 Redbirds Vision 05/18/09 Clovis Independent 05/20/09
Enhancing Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Through Evaluation: New Directions for Evaluation, No. 126
The first priniciple of humanitarian assistance is "do no harm." The second might be, "do better " Enter the evaluation of emergency and disaster management. This issue consolidates reflections from evaluation practices in disaster and emergency management. A number of important themes are addressed: OL {list-style: disc} P: {margin-left 60px} systemic assessment of needs interagency coordiantion evaluation of responses in real time evaluation in international and national jurisdictions Chapters discuss where the evaluation of humanitarian practice and emergency and disaster management currently stands, and where it should be going. Our humanitarian impulse, as in the aftermaths of the Rwandan genocide, Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean tsunami, and the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, is an enduring quality. The route from donor to affected population is long and varied. When sudden, unprecedented needs are juxtaposed with expectional levels of charitable responses, the question is whether the responses were good enough. Did supply meet demand? Was it the right thing? Was it done well? Who received support? Was it appropriate? Was the timing right? Can it be improved? All are questions for evaluation. For populations traumatized by disaster, the answers have consequences for protection, for restoration of individual and community efficacy, and ultimately for hope and dignity. This is the 126th volume of the volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series "New Directions for Evaluation," an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.
Peace for Your Home: A Quick Guide to Emergency Preparedness
Peace For Your Home offers a fresh eyes approach for emergency preparedness and offers a guide you can follow along with as you begin or continue in your efforts to live a more stress-free life. By preparing you will be less stressed about the future. The book covers where to start, identifying your needs, meal planning, food substitutions, and provides many miscellaneous tips to help prepare spiritually, mentally, and physically for emergencies.
Communicating Emergency Preparedness: Strategies for Creating a Disaster Resilient Public
Recent events worldwide have made disaster preparedness and disaster communication to the public a crucial concern. September 11th, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and other mega-disasters have highlighted not only a woeful lack of community awareness of vulnerability but also the absence of a clear protocol for what to do as events unfold. The first book dedicated solely to the topic of pre-disaster communication, Communicating Emergency Preparedness: Strategies for Creating a Disaster Resilient Public presents the best ways to inform communities about disaster risk factors, response plans, and emergency procedures without fomenting panic or paranoia. A public awareness campaign is the critical tool to help communities prepare themselves and to mitigate the human and economic impact of disasters. The authors provide an overview and history of public disaster preparedness education and then proceed to explore risk management and the development of a campaign strategy. They include specific instruction on how those charged with developing these programs can obtain funding from donors, foundations, and government grants. Real Examples of Successful Programs The second half of the book features a series of case studies which identify various public awareness campaigns that have been successfully conducted in different communities. The text provides program facts and contact information for those who designed and executed the campaigns to enable communities to model their own efforts based on what has worked in the past. Recognizing that knowledge is the best defense, this comprehensive, practical resource provides public administration officials, emergency managers, evacuation coordinators, and community leaders at the local and national level with the background and tools needed to plan, design, and carry out effective public disaster preparedness campaigns.
Beginners' Guide to Family Preparedness
This useful book contains a wealth of valuable information that can help any family be prepared for emergencies that may arise. It is written in simple language so that beginners can use it, but the information far exceeds that found in most other books. Beginners Guide to a Family Preparedness will be a valuable addition to any home or sommunitty library. Horizon Publishers recognizes it as an important contribution to the literature on food storage and preparedness and takes pleasure in its release.
Preparedness Now!: An Emergency Survival Guide
In uncertain times, a solid preparedness plan is essential for every individual and family. PREPAREDNESS NOW navigates the new realities of twenty-first century living: extreme weather, economic instability, terror attacks, and more. Packed with checklists, resources, and step-by-step instructions, PREPAREDNESS NOW details everything needed for office, car, and home preparedness. This newly expanded and revised edition includes an extended chapter on food and water storage and urban gardening, techniques in personal defense, and the latest and best preparedness products on the market. This book encourages basic lifestyle changes that lead to a more self-sufficient and satisfying existence, regardless of circumstance. PREPAREDNESS NOW is written by one of the most experienced preparedness experts in the field. Aton Edwards is executive director of the International Preparedness Network (IPN) and has worked with the Red Cross, NYPD, Center for Disease Control, and thousands of people domestically and overseas. This manual delivers practical advice on: Building your emergency kits for home, car, and office Water quality control and storage Emergency shelter, power, lighting, and heating Emergency transportation, communications, and evacuation Extreme weather preparedness Chemical, biowarfare, and nuclear preparedness Defense against infectious diseases Personal defense and crime prevention for the twenty-first century home
Disaster Survival Preparation - What Food and Supplies to Purchase Now for Emergency Survival - And Much More - 101 World Class Ex
Information is power, you know that. But, how do you research the best Survival and Emergency strategies, without spending too much of your time (and money) on it? The average person earns $ 1100 per week, which equates to $ 27 per hour. Trying to do the research yourself would take you at least 5 hours to come up with the best information, AND you'll have to do this on a regular basis to come up with the most up to date and current information. There has to be a different way to find the info you want Well, yes there is... we did all the research for you, combed through all the information and got down to the hard core of the 101 most up to date and best Facts, Hints, Tips and Advice here, in this book. The 101 of the most current, most actual and beneficial Facts, Hints, Tips and Advice you can find from experts in the field on Survival and Emergency: - The Importance of Exercising Discretion With Regards to Your Survival Emergency Preparations - 7 Things That Will Cause Your Emergency Power Generator to Fail When You Need it Most - Electrical Fire Extinguisher - Taking Real Form in Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers - Emergency Door Unlocking - A Free Community Service Dedicated to Saving Lives - Which is Better For Long Term Food Supply - Freeze Dried Or Dehydrated? - Emergency Long Term Food Supply - Freeze Dried Foods & Dehydrated Foods - Making the Correlation Between Emergency Preparedness and Blood Supply - Fire Protection Equipment - As Part of Competence and Risk Assessment - Top Ten Reasons I Desperately Needed to Rotate My 72 Hour Kit Foods - Carbon Monoxide Alarm - As Safety Device For Homes and Businesses ...And Much More...
Pocket Disaster Survival Guide
Every year thousands of Americans find themselves faced with an unexpected emergency. They face hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or simply local power blackouts. Suddenly they find themselves depending upon survival preparedness to, at best, stay comfortable, or, at worse, alive. The Disaster Survival Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use pocket guide to help you cope with emergency situations. The Disaster Survival Guide will help you prepare for that moment when the lights go out and be with you to help you make it through the emergency. Survival knowledge and thoughtful preparation really pays off when the chips are down