Dr. Disaster's guide to surviving everything : essential advice for any situation life throws your way

Torres, John E. (author.). Burton, Nathan, 1974- (illustrator.).

Summary: "A practical, all-encompassing guide to disaster preparedness-from avalanches and blackouts to pandemics and wildfires."--

Record details

ISBN: 0358721628
ISBN: 9780358721628
Physical Description: print
240 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Edition: First Mariner Books paperback [edition].
Publisher: Boston : Mariner Books, 2022.
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes resources and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I. Secure your castle. Home and away -- Your first-aid kit -- Treating basic emergencies -- The fine art of adventure packing -- The rule of three -- How to evacuate -- Your bug-out "bag"-- How to use a fire starter -- How to use your wristwatch to find your way -- How to drink dirty water -- Know your toxic plants -- Your family's rendezvous plan -- Zombies -- Part II. Natural perils. Animal attacks -- Wildfire -- Earthquakes -- Floods -- Mudslides -- Blizzards -- Avalanches -- Tornadoes -- Lightning -- Blackouts -- Pandemics -- Part III. Human-caused disasters. Gas leaks -- Home or building fires -- Terrorist activities -- Elevator accidents -- Bioterrorism -- Chemical agents -- Dirty bombs -- Shooters/stabbers -- Civil unrest -- Cyberattacks -- Airplane disasters -- Take your pulse.