If you are prepared, you will get through disaster far better than those who are not. Following the steps outlined in this guidebook will ensure that you have a Family Emergency Plan in place and that you have purchased and stored necessary supplies to survive the aftermath of a disaster. Most importantly you will know what to do when the earth starts moving. And if you are prepared for an earthquake, you will be prepared for any emergency or disaster that comes your way.

The definitive earthquake preparedness guidebook for schools. Includes: guidelines for earthquake preparedness planning, earthquake drills and nonstructural earthquake hazard remedies. Also includes consideration for special needs students. Originally developed by the State of Arkansas; applicable to all schools. Drawings.

"Surviving the Shake: A Comprehensive Guide to Earthquake Safety" by Colin Tandy (Part of the Surviving Disaster Series) Be Prepared. Stay Safe. Survive the Quake. Surviving the Shake, part of the acclaimed Surviving Disaster series by Colin Tandy is your ultimate handbook for earthquake safety. This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge and practical steps to navigate an earthquake, from preparation to post-disaster survival. In "Surviving the Shake" you'll discover: The science behind earthquakes and how to assess your risk. Proven strategies for earthquake preparedness at home, work, and school. Life-saving safety measures like Drop, Cover, and Hold On. How to create a comprehensive earthquake plan for your family. Essential supplies to include in your emergency survival kit. First-aid and survival skills for navigating a disaster zone. Actionable steps to rebuild your life after an earthquake. "Surviving the Shake" empowers you to: Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Reduce fear and anxiety in the face of a natural disaster. Take charge and make informed decisions during an earthquake. Build a more resilient and prepared community. Don't wait for the ground to shake! Join Colin Tandy and the Surviving Disaster series on the path to earthquake preparedness. Order your copy of "Surviving the Shake" today!

Less than half of the public in the U.S. have taken the three steps to prepare for emergencies that are recommended by FEMA and the Red Cross: having a 3-day emergency kit, a family communication plan, and knowing where to get information during an emergency. Although emergency managers attempt to train the public, often they are only able to distribute brochures and make public notifications. For a variety of reasons, the public frequently ignores this guidance, leaving people more vulnerable during emergencies. This book applies the process of social marketing, which has been used widely in public health and other disciplines, to the lack of public preparedness. Written for emergency managers in government and non-profit agencies, students, and volunteers, the book provides enough background and resources to enable the user to carry out an effective emergency preparedness campaign in their community and maintain it over time. Unlike preparing one message for everyone, social marketing involves working with smaller communities to identify what and how people want to learn, training them, and then maintaining that relationship to insure their preparedness. Because most emergency management agencies lack resources to take on such an initiative, the book provides readers with low cost methods to begin a social marketing program.

Disasters cause huge damage to mankind. They occur unnoticingly and the result could be great human and animal loss along with changes in environment. Knowing the very role of disaster and its management, several countries have established disaster management centres. They also have developed and are practising suitable curriculum for disaster preparedness. This books is an attempt to identify the curricular issues made available for disaster preparedness. Contents: Introduction, The Problem, Research Design, Data Analysis and Inferences, Interpretation of Data.

When self-proclaimed climatologist Iben Browning predicted that a major earthquake would shatter the Heartland on 2 or 3 December 1990, many living within reach of the New Madrid fault zone reacted with varying combinations of preparation and panic.