The homeowner's hurricane handbook / Bob Stearns
Publication details: New York : Skyhorse, c2009. Description: viii, 213 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN: 9781602396753; 1602396752 Subject(s): 1. Emergency management | 2. HurricanesDDC classification: 613.69 STE| Item type | Current library | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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English Lending
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Villa College Library | Villa College Library | 613.69 STE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 3872 |
CONTENT INCLUDES
Ch. 1. The nature of the beast : why you need to prepare
Ch. 2. How hurricanes form : understand basic storm dynamics
Ch. 3. Hurricane intensity : the category system for determining potential for damage
Ch. 4. Forecasting track and intensity : how forecasts are made
Ch. 5. Understanding watches and warnings : exactly what they mean to you
Ch. 6. Damage hurricanes do and why : storm surge, flooding, and other hazards
Ch. 7. The list : supplies you should have on hand
Ch. 8. Should you evacuate? : how to make the right decision
Ch. 9. Protecting your property : you can do a lot to reduce damage
Ch. 10. Hurricane and flood insurance : ways to mitigate the high cost
Ch. 11. Emergency generators : choosing and using the right backup system
Ch. 12. Losing power : prepare to deal with the inevitable
Ch. 13. Self-preservation : staying in touch with the world around you : myths and misconceptions
Ch. 14. Water and food : provisioning for the long haul
Ch. 15. Assessing the damage : sorting things out after the storm
Ch. 16. In the aftermath : cleanup, security, and scam artists
Ch. 17. Disaster relief services : agencies to which you can turn
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