The Survival Guide: What to do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency [Paperback]

Dr. Angelo Acquista (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2003

From the medical director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, here, in straightforward language and with easy-to-understand instructions, is a step-by-step guide to protecting yourself and your family in large-scale emergencies.

The Survival Guide provides expert critical information about the most likely biological, chemical, and nuclear threats—and explains the basic steps to take before, during, and after a terrorist attack or other emergency situation.

Easy to use: standardized chapter format full of quick tips and information

Complete explanations: of different biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons

Early identification pointers: including symptoms, emergency response, testing and diagnosis, treatment, special precautions, preparation tips, and much more

Special sections: care for children, pregnant women, and even pets

Provides: resource sections with contact numbers and information, and instructions on what to do in the event of an attack, including advice on prevention as well as containment

Assesses: crucial information for disaster planning, including recommendations for action based on proximity to an attack and precautionary suggestions regarding mass transportation

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From the medical director of the New York City Mayor?s Office of Emergency Management, here, in straightforward language and with easy-to-understand instructions, is a step-by-step guide to protecting yourself and your family in large-scale emergencies.

The Survival Guide provides expert critical information about the most likely biological, chemical, and nuclear threats?and explains the basic steps to take before, during, and after a terrorist attack or other emergency situation.

Easy to use: standardized chapter format full of quick tips and information

Complete explanations: of different biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons

Early identification pointers: including symptoms, emergency response, testing and diagnosis, treatment, special precautions, preparation tips, and much more

Special sections: care for children, pregnant women, and even pets

Provides: resource sections with contact numbers and information, and instructions on what to do in the event of an attack, including advice on prevention as well as containment

Assesses: crucial information for disaster planning, including recommendations for action based on proximity to an attack and precautionary suggestions regarding mass transportation

About the Author

Angelo Acquista, M.D., has been the medical director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management since 1999. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, he served on Mayor Giuliani’s task force on bioterrorism.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 294 pages
• Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks (March 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812969545
• ISBN-13: 978-0812969542
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.6 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,421,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Angelo Acquista, M.D., received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan as an attending physician and clinical instructor. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and tropical diseases. He served as medical director for the New York City Office of Emergency Management and on Mayor Guiliani's Task Force on Bioterrorism. He is the New York Times bestselling author of The Survival Guide: What to Do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency. He lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely essential info, March 12, 2003

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This review is from: The Survival Guide: What to do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency (Paperback)

The author is right: knowledge is the antidote to terror and fear. And this has everything you could want to know about every kind of threat. Calm intelligent advice. I'm less worried now and more prepared. Information really can make a difference. Plus it's fascinating.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Informative but repeative.., January 1, 2007

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Peter LaPrade (worcester ma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Survival Guide: What to do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency (Paperback)

Dr. Acquista's book on Emergency Prep for bio, chem or nuke attack is through enough to be useful, however a lot of the material repeats itself. Reference use only.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars O.K. ...as far as it goes..., April 7, 2003

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Frank Cable (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Survival Guide: What to do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency (Paperback)

This book is a good start...but it didn't cover all of the ground I thought it should. More details would have helped. An O.K. investment...but still need more info to be really useful I think.