Evan Gabrielsen

Broschiertes Buch

Emergency Preparedness Third Edition

Beschreibung

Emergencies are life'Äôs pop quizzes'Äîthey occur without warning and the responses are come-as-you-are. But when you are prepared, it is more like an open-note quiz where you can look up answers; you'Äôre much more likely to come out on top. This book helps you begin to prepare for over thirty types of natural and man-made disasters. You will gain practical skills as well as learn timeless preparedness principles that will guide and motivate your efforts. You will learn how to . . . * Make plans for communicating, evacuating, and reuniting in emergencies. * Compile basic emergency and first aid kits. * Build self-reliance through prudent storage. * Be adaptable, resourceful, and creative with problem-solving. * Confidently respond to earthquakes, fires, floods, storms, winds, winter/summer extremes, financial panic, hazardous materials, terrorism, and much more. Evan Gabrielsen has studied, written about, and taught emergency preparedness for over thirty years. His knowledge and experience is compiled here into one insightful resource that beginners and experts alike will value. This easy-to-use guide will help your family avoid 'Äúpanic prepping'Äù by putting emergency preparedness in its proper place'Äîneither overwhelming nor ignored, but effective, low-key, and every day.

Autor

" Evan Gabrielsen started collecting information and writing articles on emergency preparedness to counter misperceptions and provide accurate and helpful advice for friends and neighbors. He has presented preparedness concepts to numerous groups and organizations. As he researched the various topics, he became convinced of the need for a balanced, accurate, common-sense resource for families, and this book was born. He wanted to compile basic information for families seeking self-reliance without panic or extremism. The result is a book that is easily read, motivating, and able to help any family get just a little better prepared for the disasters that will surely come to all. Gabe received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University in 1983, and has worked on booster rockets, demilitarization, advanced materials, and environmental cleanup projects before retiring. He and his wife are the parents of two children and grandparents of eight. He enjoys reading, writing, camping, stargazing, and traveling, especially to see the grandchildren. "

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cedar Fort
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. August 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9781462147496
• ISBN-10: 1462147496
• Artikelnr.: 71244432