Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, theskies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. Butthe world is a volatile place'¬ ;storms rage, fires burn, and diseasesspread. No one is ever completely safe. Humans live as part of avery complex ecosystem that is unpredictable and merciless. Couldyou protect your family in the case of an emergency'¬ ;domestic orglobal? The Disaster Preparedness Handbook will help you to establish apractical disaster plan for your entire family (covering all fourteenbasic human needs) in case the unpredictable happens. Additionalinformation is also presented for those with special needs, includingthe elderly and disabled, children, pregnant women, and evenpets. Well-researched by an army veteran and current NASA engineer,this is the essential guide every family should have, study, andkeep handy, in case the unthinkable should occur.

Arthur T. Bradley, PhD, is an Army veteran, father of four, martial arts expert, and homeschooler. he is active in volunteer youth organizations, including the Boy and Girl Scouts of America. He holds a doctorate in engineering from Auburn University and currently works as a senior engineer for NASA.