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April 18 was the 100th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake, a 7.7 to 7.8 (Richter) magnitude blow to a teeming metropolis that also sparked a raging fire. Between the two, the vast majority of the city was destroyed. Could it happen again? Oh yes. And not just in San Francisco. But it's not just earthquakes: no matter where you live, something could happen: a mud slide, a fire, a tornado, a terrorist attack, a hurricane, a tsunami -- the list goes on. "Are you prepared?" asks the web site 72 Hours. Created by (yep!) the San Francisco Office of Emergency Services, this site helps you prepare yourself and your family for an emergency, urging you to be able to take care of yourself for at least 72 hours. In a disaster you are the priority of ...no one. If you don't prepare, you can't expect anyone else to come to your aid, since everyone else has their own family to worry about. There's good information there; it's up to you to use it to prepare before the next disaster strikes. From This is True for 23 April 2006 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Thomas A, PhD Kolditz List Price: $27.95 Amazon Price: $18.45 Editorial Review: In this extraordinary book Col. Kolditz explains that his research on in extremis leadership, where followers perceive their lives to be threatened, reveals that the leadership lessons and principles in evidence in dangerous settings also apply to leading in business and everyday life. The book shows how leadership literally defines the promise of hope or future life and that extremely capable leaders are needed in all walks of life. The book describes a variety of high-risk situations that are ideal settings to seek and find great leaders, assess how they might be different, and to glean valuable insights for extraordinary leadership in our everyday lives. Through heart-stopping real-life stories of leaders in these extreme situations, Kolditz insists that leaders at all levels can improve their effectiveness.
 By: James Dakin List Price: $11.95 Amazon Price: $10.76 Editorial Review: Hard times are ahead and the average person might wish to prepare. Most advice is very expensive on how to prepare for potential disasters. The Frugal Survivalist shows how anyone can easily and very inexpensively give themselves a cache of supplies to see them through disaster.  By: Thomas Canavan List Price: $30.95 Amazon Price: $30.95 Editorial Review: Don’t let technical problems rob you of time and revenue! Dodging the Bullets is your one-stop resource for preparing your Joomla! Web site for unexpected emergencies. From software or hardware failures all the way to attacks by malcontents on the Internet, this invaluable guide is perfect for the small- to medium-sized business that depends on its Web sites for sales and customer support. Written in an easy-to-read format, Dodging the Bullets offers a multitude of solutions to assist you in planning for unforeseen events, including: · Forms and processes to use in your specific environment Drawing on his extensive experience in the information technology industry, author Tom Canavan gives you a complete set of instructions for building your own disaster preparedness handbook and shows you the process of maintaining, documenting, upgrading, and patching your site. Canavan’s comprehensive forms help you test and deploy new components, modules, and much more. Don’t get caught unaware—be prepared for the worst with Dodging the Bullets!  By: Joseph H. McIsaac List Price: $104.00 Amazon Price: $90.00 Editorial Review: Hospital Preparation for Bioterror provides an extremely timely guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters. Contributions from leading law enforcement agencies, hospital administrators, clinical engineers, surgeons and terror-prevention professionals provide the most comprehensive, well-rounded source for this valuable information. Chapters on logistics and protecting the infrastructure help personnel distinguish the specific risks and vulnerabilities of each unique institution and assists in identifying specific solutions for disaster and bioterrorism preparedness. ·Principles and techniques discussed are applicable to all disasters, both large and small, not just bioterrorism ·Technical aspects such as hospital power and telecommunications are covered, in addition to patient care, response to mass casualties, large-scale drills, and surge capacity. ·Organized along functional lines, patient flow, medical specialty, and infrastructure ·A complimentary website with supplementary materials, check-lists, and references enhances the text and provides additional resources for preparedness.  By: Catherine Stuart List Price: $11.95 Amazon Price: $11.95 Editorial Review: - Learn how to prepare for the unexpected -- from floods to earthquakes - Understand life-saving safety procedures - Protect your family, possessions, and pets |
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