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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. 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.
"Chronicles of Katrina Lessons Learned from the Disaster for Your Home Preparedness Planning" by Steven J. Craig
Inside: Protect your family NOW!
Learn how to proactively protect your family before disaster hits!
With Foreword by former FEMA Director Michael Brown.
 
 | Background. Steven Craig's previous experience includes working as the Emergency Coordinator at Columbia County Emergency Management in St Helens, Oregon and Emergency Response Planning Coordinator for The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. He continues to serve as a Commander in the Coast Guard Reserve. -------------------------------------------------------------------- This month's tip: In the event of a no-warning disaster in the middle of the night, most injuries are to feet from broken glass. Keep a pair of shoes under your bed for such instances. Steve Craig ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Endorsements:
“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. Excerpts: 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 | Contact Information: Chapter Contents Part 1 – Katrina
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Hurricane Katrina-Disaster strikes
Chapter 2 - October – November 2005 The First Trip
Alexandria | “Uptown Refrigerator Wars” | New Orleans | Continuity of Operations Planning
Chapter 3 – December 2005 A Second Short Visit
New Orleans
Chapter 4 – January 2006 The Third Trip
New Orleans
Chapter 5 – March – April 2006 Back Again!
New Orleans | Tulane University
Chapter 6 - April- June 2006 – The 5th Experience
Baton Rouge- “Red Stick” | Douglas Erickson American Red Cross | The Mayoral Race | Visit with the Mayor
Chapter 7 - Local Residents Perspectives
Susan Tydings Frushour | Mark Marchione | Phil Anderson
October 2006 Rome, Italy - Disaster Conference – Michael Brown
Chapter 8 - Summary Lessons Learned from Katrina
Part 2- Home Preparedness
Chapter 9 – Hazards and Home Preparedness
Earthquakes | Hurricanes | Tsunamis | Floods | Pandemic
Chapter 10 -Twelve Home Preparedness Steps to Take NOW!
Chapter 11 – Home Preparedness Winning Programs
Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum
Conclusion
Epilogue – Final Comments
Appendix
A. Lessons Learned Hurricane Andrew 1993
B. Business Continuity and Preparedness
C. Additional Emergency Resources and Organizations
D. Key Emergency Management Organization Addresses
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