Disaster Story tells on a very personal level some of what people endureed following Hurricane Katrina. Unless you've experienced a disaster you can't understand the physical and emotional impact i has on people. As a Hurricane Betsy and Katrina survivor the author shares many perspectives on the aftermath of a major disaster. When almost every "system" in a city is destroyed instantly, emergency preparedness teams can be completely overwhelmed. You will learn: - Why no one expects a disaster to happen to them. - What you need to know in advance to stay in touch with family even when communications are out. - How to return and have housing before most. - What to expect immediately after a man made or natural disaster and for short and long-term recovery. The mistakes of Hurricane Katrina taught valuable lessons about disaster relief. Let's learn from "Disaster Story" to avoid unnecessary suffering in the future. This book describes the complexities of disaster survival, rescue and recovery.
- ISBN10 1300833785
- ISBN13 9781300833789
- Publish Date 27 March 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 May 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook
- Language English