Emergency Preparedness Week

Updated June 25, 2025
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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...
In an emergency
Champion, Neil.
Paper Book
Gives essential survival tips on what to do in emergency situations. Includes scenarios about fire, bad weather, accidents, injuries, extreme conditions, and more.
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. ...
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)...

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