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MWSA Review
The author stated he was out to write a "practical, easy-to-follow guide that helps individuals, families, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters." Mission accomplished. The checklists are easy to understand, very comprehensive, and cover practically every situation and category imaginable. The book emphasizes preparedness as key and highlights that a core of common tasks and activities will apply to most disaster situations across the board, saving time and effort. This guide will be useful to individuals, families, business owners and managers, and even first responders and government disaster preparedness professionals.
Review by Terry Lloyd
Author's Synopsis
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness is a practical, easy-to-follow guide that helps individuals, families, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Drawing on decades of real-world emergency management experience, the book begins with foundational all-hazards planning, offering step-by-step guidance, checklists, and budget-friendly strategies for building emergency kits, “go bags,” and evacuation plans. It then examines specific hazards—including wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, pandemics, and home fires—providing tailored preparedness strategies and lessons learned from past events. Additional chapters address often-overlooked planning needs such as pets, seniors, and other vulnerable populations, along with emerging tools like artificial intelligence in preparedness. The final section focuses on disaster recovery for both households and communities, including insights for Emergency Operations Center personnel and leaders responsible for coordinating response and rebuilding efforts. Throughout the book, practical checklists, planning templates, and real-life stories help readers build resilience and take meaningful steps toward being better prepared before disaster strikes.
Format(s) for review: Paper Only
Review genre: Nonfiction—Reference
Pages/Word count: 62 / 8,940