Disaster Preparedness Manual: Natural Diasters, Man-Made Disasters, Patient Fact Sheets

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs takes disaster planning and response very seriously. This manual, comprised of three major sections, summarizes actions that Veterans and their families can take to effectively cope with a disaster.  The sections are:

• Natural Disasters (tornadoes, floods, etc.)
• Man-Made Disasters (chemical attacks, bombings, etc.)
• Patient Fact Sheets

This illustrated reference emphasizes actions designed to prevent or reduce impact of natural or human-caused hazards. Information is also presented to assist those with access and functional needs, including children, people with disabilities, and older adults, as well as pets.

Additionally, this book contains tips, including numerous checklists, on ways to prepare for, and recover from, a disaster, such as:

• Planning an evacuation route
• Seeking temporary shelter
• Assembling a First Aid Kit
• Safely storing food and water for prolonged periods of time
• Stockpiling emergency supplies, and more

The resource primarily addresses veterans' needs in preparations for preparing for disasters and recovery, but many of the checklists may apply to the general population, as well.

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Other related products:

Are You Ready?: An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00058-6

Ready... Set... Prepare: A Disaster Preparedness Activity Book for Ages 4 to 7 can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00056-0

Ready...Set...Prepare: A Disaster Preparedness Activity Book for Ages 8 to 11 can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00057-8

Weather Spotter\'s Field Guide: A Guide to Being a SKYWARN Spotter can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/003-017-00568-2?ctid=1629

Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning, Nature\'s Most Violent Storms: A Preparedness Guide, Including Tornado Safety Information for Schools can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/003-017-00569-1?ctid=1629

Sesame Street Fire Safety Program Family Guide can be found here:  https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00067-5

Other resources about emergency management response and first responders can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/security-defense-law-enforcement/emerg...

Disaster Preparedness collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/consumer-home-family/disaster-prepared...

Other resources published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be found here:https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/200

Target audience are veterans and their families so that they can prepare safety plans for different types of disasters. Civilians would also benefit from the information provided in this publication.