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"What I particularly liked about your book was the tone in which you wrote. It was easy reading - not simplistic, but if flowed very nicely" Gretchen O'Connor Olympia, WA If you are concerned about home preparedness and why it is important...read this book! 10 Steps you must take now to be prepared for the next disaster! ------------------------------------------------------------------ What was it like immediately after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast area? What can we learn from this disaster for our own home preparedness? These and many other questions can be found in Steven Craig's "Chronicles of Katrina - Lessons Learned from the Disaster for Your Home Preparedness Planning." With foreword written by former FEMA Director Michael Brown, readers will read first hand stories on the recovery efforts and how they relate to home preparedness. On Sale now: Buy direct from the author and save! Hard Cover: $17.00 Softcover: $9.00 Shipping: $3.00 standard shipping (contact author for out of country rates) Send check or money order to Steven Craig, PO Box 4332, Kaneohe, HI 96744. Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. E-mail: SCraig7002@gmail.com Questions and comments always welcomed. Available now at all major on-line distributors including Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and Borders. ISBN: 978-1-4327-1405-5 (Softcover) ISBN 978-1-4327-0940-2 (Hardcover) "We must learn as a nation - and in our homes, our workplaces, and our communities - to be resilient. We will never be 100% safe, but we can be resilient. Resiliency must become the watchword in our homes, jobs, cities, towns, states and throughout the nation." Excerpt from Former FEMA Director Michael Brown's Foreword Remarks.
 
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“Steve's combination of on-the-ground observations and practical tips for preparedness make for valuable lessons. In such a large scale disaster as Katrina it is tempting to point fingers of blame but we each need to only look into the mirror to see who we need to start with. Good job Steve in showing us simple yet effective ways to prepare for the unthinkable.”
Tom Simpson
Former Emergency Management Director
Multnomah County, Oregon
The importance of home preparedness cannot be understated. Steve Craig's 'Chronicles of Katrina' is a very interesting travel history of the Gulf Coast area after Katrina during his five visits to the area for the Coast Guard. His expertise is obvious and enlightening." Dr. Chris Reynolds, PHD American Military University Professor, Emergency Management "This book is not only very interesting but it is a valuable primer on why preparedness is so important. I recommend it as an excellent read." Admiral Charles R. Larson, U.S. Navy (Ret.), former Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Command. Operational Commander for the recovery efforts with the typhoon in Bangladesh and the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. | Excerpt: Introduction Katrina. Not Hurricane Katrina. Not Tropical Storm Katrina. Not even Disaster Katrina. Just plain Katrina. The name itself invokes universal memories of a destructive storm, the most costly natural disaster this country has ever experienced. While previous hurricanes (such as Charles, Ivan or Andrew) created a vast amount of damage, none were of the extent or had the societal impact that Katrina inflicted. Under intense scrutiny, the much maligned Federal Emergency Management Agency was overhauled and reorganized with increased funding to better prepare for future emergencies. Natural disasters, once relegated to back-burner status with Congress, moved to the forefront, resulting in budgetary increases and more oversight. New Orleans, arguably the gem of the jazz music industry, suffered greatly with thousands of evacuees unable to come home. The hurricane even resulted in women changing their names, tired of the incessant remarks about the name “Katrina”. Steven Craig | This preparedness month's tip: In the event of a disaster, ensure all family members know their out-of-area contact number. Keep in mind that local phone service may be out of order but the neighboring state may still have service. Post this number on your refrigerator and send as an e-mail to all family members. If they forget the number, they can access it via their emails once they can obtain computer connectivity. |
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