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The Survival Guide: What to do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency
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 standardized chapter format full of quick tips and information
Complete of different biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons
Early identification including symptoms, emergency response, testing and diagnosis, treatment, special precautions, preparation tips, and much more
Special care for children, pregnant women, and even pets
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
crucial information for disaster planning, including recommendations for action based on proximity to an attack and precautionary suggestions regarding mass transportation
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 standardized chapter format full of quick tips and information
Complete of different biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons
Early identification including symptoms, emergency response, testing and diagnosis, treatment, special precautions, preparation tips, and much more
Special care for children, pregnant women, and even pets
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
crucial information for disaster planning, including recommendations for action based on proximity to an attack and precautionary suggestions regarding mass transportation
294 pages, Paperback
First published October 11, 2002
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May 16, 2010
Specific instructions (although kind of basic, medical instructions are for laymen) on responding to many different chemical and biological agents. Specifics on symptoms and treatment for such agents and varying degrees of radiation. Helpful handbook to have around. Needs review from time to time to memorize since the chances of having on hand at time of emergency is unlikely. I wouldn't hold my breath that reading this will save me or my family's life but having basic knowledge can't hurt. You never know :)
(ps I consider myself a survivalist but I am not the type that has gas masks in the closet! Don't plan on getting any either.)
(ps I consider myself a survivalist but I am not the type that has gas masks in the closet! Don't plan on getting any either.)
May 18, 2013
I bought this with a first-aid purchase. Do people really need to be reading this? I remind myself that 3 advanced nations have experienced major terrorist attacks in the past 4 years and New Orleans is now underwater from a natural disaster. This is a handy reference that can be tucked away just in case.
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