Describes the need for clean safe drinking water throughout the world and the development of water harvesters. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.
This volume describes the methods used in the surveillance of drinking water quality in the light of the special problems of small-community supplies, particularly in developing countries, and outlines the strategies necessary to ensure that surveillance is effective.
These guidelines have been designed to help those involved in the assessment of emergency water sources to collect relevant information in a systematic way, to use this information to select a source or sources and to determine the appropriate level of treatment required to make the water suitable for drinking.
From the creator of TheSurvivalMom.com comes this first-of-its-kind guidebook for all the “prepper” moms keen to increase their family's level of preparedness for emergencies and crises of all shapes and sizes. Publisher’s Weekly calls Lisa Bedford’s Survival Mom an “impressively comprehensive manual,” saying, “suburban mom Bedford helps readers learn about, prepare for, and respond to all manner of disasters. . . . From 'Instant Survival Tip' sidebars to a list of 'Lessons from the Great Depression'. . . Bedford's matter-of-fact yet supportive tone will keep the willies at bay.”
Are you prepared for the uncertainties that may lie ahead? In a world filled with pandemics, natural disasters, civil unrest, and the constant specter of war, the need for readiness has never been more crucial. Enter EJ Snyder--an extreme survivalist and 25-year Army combat veteran, who has not only faced the challenges of the wilderness on television's "Naked and Afraid," "Dual Survival," and "First Man Out," but has also developed a profound expertise in preparing for emergencies on home turf. In Emergency Home Preparedness, Snyder shares critical insights and life-saving tips gleaned from his extensive military service and survivalist experiences. This comprehensive guide provides a blueprint for individuals from all walks of life. What's Inside: Learn how to prepare a get-home bag and set up your vehicle for emergencies. Understand the framework for "Bugging In" and discover the essentials of P.A.C.E. Planning. Explore considerations for Everyday Carry (EDC), emergency communications, and vehicle preparedness. Gain insights into setting up caches, building community and networking for collective preparedness. Through engaging storytelling, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions, Snyder empowers readers with the tools necessary to thrive amidst uncertainty so they can unlock their potential, embrace the adventurer within, and embark on an awe-inspiring journey of knowledge and self-discovery. Emergency Home Preparedness is the essential guide to uncovering the secrets of survival, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of any challenge.
Unveil the secrets to becoming a home emergency wizard with the ultimate guide to crisis management the "Home Emergency Handbook" – your comprehensive resource for tackling every household hiccup, disaster, and quandary you could possibly encounter! Are you prepared for the unexpected leak, the rogue blackout, or the midnight heating system meltdown? Step into the world of proactive preparedness and gain the invaluable toolkit to maintain your home's safety and your peace of mind. Dive into an authoritative compilation of DIY fixes and preventative measures across meticulously organized chapters that cover the full spectrum of home emergencies. From the quintessential challenges of water leaks and electrical quirks to urgent roofing repairs and heating system breakdowns, this resource is a veritable Swiss Army knife for homeowners. Navigate cooling system failures during scorching summer days, learn to thwart pending disasters, and defuse a potential gas leak crisis with poise and precision. The depths of this guide go beyond the typical, venturing into areas such as handling noisy repairs congenially, childproofing in flash situations, and addressing the menacing intrusions of unwelcome pests. Ever faced a lockout or lost your keys? Wrestle the inconvenience with immediate and effective solutions without the sweat. When the dreaded power outage looms or when your tech fortress falls victim to a system failure, find solace and strategy within these pages. Learn the art of managing appliance malfunctions, coping with structural damage, and even outsmarting unexpected home improvement costs. Don't let a blocked pipe, a precarious chemical spill, or a sudden mold invasion compromise the safety of your haven. The "Home Emergency Handbook" offers clear, step-by-step procedures ensuring you’re never left in the lurch. Weatherproof your home against natural disasters, learn quick-fix illumination solutions, and triumph over renovation disruptions without letting your daily life crumble. Think you've seen it all? Section 27 readies you for innovation in emergencies with renewable resource kits. From solar gadgets to clean water solutions, your home emergency acumen will be boundless. Transform trepidation into confidence – equip yourself with the foresight and finesse to handle the unforeseeable. Join the league of self-reliance champions and brace your home against the elements and the erratic with the "Home Emergency Handbook" – it’s emergency wisdom crystallized, a true cornerstone for every household's digital shelf.
The new edition of this AJN Book of the Year continues to provide nurses with the most comprehensive, current, and reliable information available so they can develop the skills to efficiently and effectively respond to disasters or public health emergencies. Meticulously researched and reviewed by the worldís foremost experts in preparedness for terrorism, natural disasters, and other unanticipated health emergencies, the text has been revised and updated with significant new content, including 10 new chapters and a digital adjunct teacher's guide with exercises and critical thinking questions. This new edition has strengthened its pediatric focus with updated and expanded chapters on caring for children's physical, mental, and behavioral health following a disaster. New chapters address climate change, global complex human emergencies, caring for patients with HIV/AIDS following a disaster, information technology and disaster response, and hospital and emergency department preparedness. The text provides a vast amount of evidence-based information on disaster planning and response for natural and environmental disasters and those caused by chemical, biological, and radiological elements, as well as disaster recovery. It also addresses leadership, management, and policy issues in disaster nursing and deepens our understanding of the importance of protecting mental health throughout the disaster life cycle. Each chapter is clearly formatted and includes Key Messages and Learning Objectives. Appendices present diagnosis and treatment regimens, creating personal disaster plans, a damage assessment guide, a glossary of terms, and more. Consistent with the Federal Disaster Response Framework, the book promotes competency-based expert nursing care during disasters and positive health outcomes for small and large populations. Key Features: Provides 10 new chapters and new content throughout the text Includes digital teacherís guide with exercises and critical thinking questions Consistent with current U.S. federal guidelines for disaster response Disseminates state-of-the-science, evidence-based information New Chapters: Management of the Pregnant Woman and Newborn During Disasters Management of Patients With HIV/AIDS During Disasters Disaster Nursing in Schools and Other Child Congregate Care Settings Global Complex Human Emergencies Climate Change and the Role of the Nurse in Policy and Practice Human Services Needs Following Disaster Events and Disaster Case Management Hospital and Emergency Department Preparedness National Nurse Preparedness: Achieving Competency-Based Expert Practice Medical Countermeasures Dispensing
The fields of Global Health and Global Emergency Response have attracted increased interest and study. There has been tremendous growth in the educational opportunities around humanitarian emergencies; however, educational resources have not yet followed the same growth. This book corrects this trend, offering a comprehensive single resource dedicated to health in humanitarian emergencies. Providing an introduction to the public health principles of response to humanitarian emergencies, the text also emphasizes the need to coordinate the public health and emergency clinical response within the architecture of the greater response effort. With contributing authors among some of the world's leading health experts and policy influencers in the field, the content is based on best practices, peer reviewed evidence, and expert consensus. The text acts as a resource for clinical and public health practitioners, graduate-level students, and individuals working in response to humanitarian emergencies for government agencies, international agencies, and NGOs.