Since September 11th, the American public is more concerned about personal safety than at any time in the last 50 years. Now the former Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers a comprehensive, but easy-to-use resource with quick safety checklists to guide you through living in America and traveling outside its borders. From threats of terrorism to home safety; from safety for seniors to safety for babies, children, and college kids - learn how to prepare yourself for all contingencies. Includes the new Homeland Security Guidelines, as well as instructions for developing a Family Disaster Plan, practicing and maintaining it and what to include in your Disaster Supply Kit.
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"...use it as a reference after you read it from cover to cover for safety's sake." -- Dr. Ron Anderson, CEO, Parkland Hospital, Dallas
"A timely, comprehensive guide for preventing accidental injury and death." -- Stephen Brobeck, Executive Director, Consumer Federation of America
"A timely, comprehensive guide for preventing accidental injury and death." -- Stephen Brobeck, Executive Director, Consumer Federation of America
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Nancy Harvey Steorts was Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission during the Reagan administration. Since then, she has become an international expert on safety, a television commentator and media spokesperson, and gives workshops and seminars on safety issues to Fortune 500 corporations and national organizations. She is the author of "Safety & You" (Syracuse, 1999).
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"We can never be overconfident about the security of our homeland," said President George W. Bush soon after the events of September 11. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Consumer Product Safety Commission, Red Cross, United States, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Independence Day, National Weather Service, President George New!
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"We can never be overconfident about the security of our homeland," said President George W. Bush soon after the events of September 11. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Consumer Product Safety Commission, Red Cross, United States, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Independence Day, National Weather Service, President George New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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