The Complete Idiot's Guide to Disaster Preparedness [Paperback]

DO, Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez (Author), John Hedtke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 2009 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

Ready for anything.

Both natural and man-made disasters seem to occur with greater frequency. While these disasters can be devastating, the vast majority of casualties are caused by a lack of preparation. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Disaster Preparedness teaches readers the right steps to prepare the home or office for a disaster, and about issues relating to insurance, evacuation plans, and building an emergency to-go pack.

• By an internationally acknowledged expert author
• Practical, comprehensive, hands-on advice applicable to most disasters
• Meets the demands of a vast and expanding market for this genre

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About the Author

Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez, DO, is the founder and president of the consulting firm High Alert, LLC, dedicated to making individuals, families, businesses, and communities more aware of the need for disaster planning and education.

John Hedtke is an award-winning author who has written about high tech, management, and business topics for over 25 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; Original edition (August 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592578934
• ISBN-13: 978-1592578931
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #882,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for the beginners and families, January 5, 2012

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This book is designed for the idiots of our lives, it guides the beginners through the steps needed to become self - sufficient for a short term disasters, from bug - out packs, to effective methods to get insurance and government benefits, and preparation strategies for every type of natural and human disaster. There is two faults with this book, no photos or drawings and is to centered in the US. A international verison is better for Europe, Asia, and Australia. However be warned, it's not a tactical manual, does not cover subjects as hand to hand combat, knives, or firearms. But its low price of 99 cents and basic layout is good for certain groups like the Boy Scouts, Churches, and Schools, if you want to help out your local area. Buy one or two and donate to your favorite group.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Step By Step for the Beginner (Except that's not me), March 14, 2011

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This is a great book for beginners. I like the walk through angle the book took to teach novice preppers. Good for the survivalist library.