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Description of  Disaster Preparedness NYC: An Essential Guide to Communication, First Aid, Evacuation, Power, Water, Food, and More before and after the Worst Happens

If you live in New York City, you know this great city has seen and recovered from many disasters of every scale. But if the next Hurricane Sandy, 9/11, blizzard, power outage, fire, or heat wave hits your borough, would you be ready? With Disaster Preparedness NYC, learn what it takes to be prepared and react to disaster. This book is the go-to guide for emergency preparedness in New York City, from before (planning and packing and practicing) to during (making sure you have all the resources you need to survive for disasters that can last for days, and that you can communicate with those included in your emergency plan) to after. Find out how New York will respond to disaster, from the NYPDs managing of traffic to Hunts Pointwhich, few know, is one of the worlds largest food distribution centers and a crucial part of long-term disaster survival in the tristate area. Included are checklists for home emergency kits and go bags when you seek shelter outside your home: first aid, important documents, medications, food and water, and more. But disaster preparedness isnt just about what to pack. The best emergency planning is about people. If youre responsible for children, the sick, the elderly, the disabled, or pets, your emergency plan needs to be tailored to factor in each individuals limitations and special considerations, and Read more