Preparedness Now!

An Emergency Survival Guide for Civilians and Their Families

By Aton Edwards

PREPAREDNESS NOW! is an essential guide for those who want to be ready and able to handle the new realities of 21st Century life: extreme weather, global warming, bird flu, terrorist attacks, and more.

This book empowers individuals and communities to take care of themselves and each other in the face of any emergency, and build more sustainable lifestyles along the way. Packed with checklists, resources, and step-by-step instructions, PREPAREDNESS NOW! has everything from home, office and car preparedness to information on Buckminster Fuller and building disaster-resistant geodesic domes.

PREPAREDNESS NOW! is written by one of the most experienced experts in the field. Author Aton Edwards is Executive Director of the NYC-based non-profit organization, International Preparedness Network (IPN). IPN has worked with the Red Cross, Center for Disease Control, New York City Police Department, and other organizations to train thousands domestically and overseas to prevent and respond to emergencies and disasters.

PREPAREDNESS NOW! provides years of wisdom gained from Edwards’ first-hand experience and the experience of his extensive network of colleagues. You will learn basic and advanced techniques that will help you make the most informed choices for your own disaster plan–wherever you may live, and whatever your physical abilities and financial means.

This manual delivers practical advice on:

• Building your emergency kits for home, car and office
• Water Quality Control and Storage
• Emergency Shelter, Power, Lighting and Heating
• Emergency Transportation, Communications and Evacuation
• Extreme weather preparedness
• Chemical, Biowarfare and Nuclear Preparedness
• Defense against Infectious Diseases
• Personal Defense and Crime Prevention for the 21st Century Home

5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in, 280 Pages, ISBN 0-9760822-5-X, $14.95

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