The 7 Steps to Emergency Preparedness for Families

This practical, easy-to-follow and comprehensive guide will show you how to protect your family and home from any type of disaster, giving you the peace of mind that comes with being truly prepared. This book combines the latest research, science-based evidence and practical lessons-learned with the author's thirty-plus years of experience in disaster management, public health, and survival techniques, making it the only book you'll need to achieve emergency preparedness. Simply follow the seven-step guide to safeguard your home and family against disasters. Also included are simple checklists, shopping lists to make preparing easy. Learn these important skills: • communicate and reunite with your family after a disaster • safely shelter in your home and evacuate • assemble essential items for your family's needs • prepare your home for any disaster to prevent injury and reduce loss • properly manage hygiene and sanitation, and live without electricity • collect and sanitize water in an emergency • respond to disaster and return home safely • reduce the emotional effects of a disaster on your family and so much more!