Emergency Preparedness Week

Updated June 25, 2025
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Get ready! : how to prepare for and stay safe after a Pacific Northwest earthquake
Moller, Deb
Paper Book
The definitive guide to getting ready for and staying safe after a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. FEMA recommends being prepared for two weeks of self-sufficiency after it occurs, and this handbook will show you how with clear, informative, and easy-to-implement steps.
The big one : the Cascadia earthquakes and the science of saving lives
Rusch, Elizabeth
Paper Book
No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face--will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives? ...
The complete idiot's guide to disaster preparedness
Ramirez, Maurice A.
Paper Book
Both natural and man-made disasters seem to occur with greater frequency. While these disasters can be devastating, the vast majority of casualties are caused from not being prepared in advance. Noted international expert on disaster relief and preparedness Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez gives us...
How to drag a body and other safety tips you hope to never need : survival tricks for hacking, hurricanes, and hazards life might throw at you
Matloff, Judith
Paper Book
As we have seen with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, disaster preparedness is not a luxury.  Everyone from Louis Pasteur to the Girl Scouts has championed the motto "Be Prepared"--but what does that mean in today's constantly changing world? In this age of anxiety, when reports of...
The ultimate survival manual
Johnson, Richard
Paper Book
Whether you're lost in the woods, facing an armed insurrection, or preparing for a hurricane, the experts at Outdoor Life magazine are the people you want on your side. This book is the one you need if you want to protect your family, save yourself, and prevail over any danger. ...
The disaster-ready home : a step-by-step emergency preparedness manual for sheltering in place
Stewart, Creek
Paper Book
A complete, step-by-step manual for safely sheltering-in-place at home so you are prepared for any disaster or disease. If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no,...
The Prepper's Pocket Guide 101 Easy Things You Can Do to Ready Your Home for a Disaster
Carr, Bernie.
Paper Book
Over 75,000 copies sold. From California earthquakes and Rocky Mountain wildfires to Midwest floods and Atlantic hurricanes, you can't escape that inevitable day when catastrophe strikes your hometown -- but you can be prepared! Offering a simple DIY approach, this book breaks down the vital steps...
Survive and thrive : how to prepare for any disaster without ammo, camo, or eating your neighbor
Fulton, Bill (Undercover operative)
Paper Book
Get ready for a refreshing and unique take on preparedness. This essential guide is for regular people who want to handle disaster situations confidently, without digging a network of underground bunkers stockpiled with weaponry. ...
The urban prepper's guide : how to become self-sufficient and prepared for the next crisis
Cobb, Jim
Paper Book
"Jim Cobb is perhaps the most well-respected author in the preparedness community." -- Joe Alton, MD, author of The Survival Medicine Handbook.  The Urban Prepper's Guide teaches you how to become more self-sufficient while also preparing for any impending worst-case...
Survival Scout: Tsunami
Eaton III, Maxwell
Paper Book
Return to Scout's world of natural-disaster mishaps in the second installment of the Survival Scout graphic novel series - this time to learn about tsunamis. Perfect for fans of Scholastic's I SURVIVED series! Learn the skills you need to survive a TSUNAMI. 1)...
Just in case : how to be self-sufficient when the unexpected happens
Harrison, Kathy
Paper Book
If disaster strikes and public services are limited, you want to know that your family will be taken care of. Learn how to inventory and rotate your food supply, pack an evacuation kit, maintain communication with loved ones, and much more. You'll soon gain the ingenuity and resourcefulness to get...
Ultimate survival guide for kids
Colson, Rob
Paper Book
Straightforward advice on what to do under threat of a dangerous situation. The first three chapters in this book--Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards--describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14...

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