The Extension Agent's Handbook for Disaster Preparedness and Response can be a valuable response tool for the extension agents in times of emergency or as an aid in preparedness education activities. The Handbook is divided into two parts to provide information in an easy-to-use format. The first section of the Handbook, General Family Preparedness, provides basic information to be accessed quickly in any disaster or emergency situation. It also may be used as a preparedness education tool for the public. The second section of the Handbook covers 10 disaster specific situations.

Resource Type: Document / Report

Audience Categories: General Public / Households Businesses / Professionals Emergency Personnel and Managers

Hazard Types: Coastal Storm Terrorism Volcano Severe Storm Nuclear Virus Threat Winter Storm Mudslide/Landslide Extreme Temperatures Chemical/Biological Earthquake Technological Fire Industry Hardship Tornado Hurricane/Tropical Storm Wildfire Drought Typhoon Flooding Dam/Levee Break Tsunami

Subjects: Emergency Preparedness

Language: English

Number of Pages: 145