Description

by Louise E. Nelson

Some books are so comprehensive that they become the “last word” on a subject. Project Readiness is such a book—its scope is so all-encompassing that it has become a standard manual in the field of emergency readiness. The book is written to help families to be prepared for any natural or man-made disaster which might occur. It is organized into four major sections: Emergency and Disaster Planning, Food Storage, Storing Non-Food Items, and Other Aspects of Emergency Preparation.

Part One considers the phases and warning signals for events such as blizzards, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, riots, war, atomic blast, drought and famine. Detailed information is provided concerning what to expect and also how to prepare, survive and recover.

Part Two is undoubtedly among the most comprehensive collects of information on food storage in print. It considers the what, where, and how, with details on many items such as emergency water supplies, home food preservation techniques, detecting spoilage, sprouting, pest prevention, fruit leather, and basic recipes. Eighty-seven recipes give guidance in preparing delicious meals with basic food-storage items.

Part Three covers what and How to Store.

Part Four treats emergency cooking, heating and lighting; clothing and bedding; emergency sanitation; preparation for the care of the sick; emergency sewing techniques with basic patterns provided; baby and child care; emergency recreation; and much more.

A major contribution of Project Readiness is that it has assembled a wide assortment of useful details and organized them in a meaningful pattern for reference.

No one concerned with emergency readiness can afford to be without this book. Horizon Publishers is pleased to recommend it as a valuable addition to any home bookshelf or community library.

Chapters include:

Part One—EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PLANNING

1. Effective Planning for Disaster Readiness
2. Planning for Commonly Occurring Disasters

Part Two—FOOD STORAGE

3. What to Store
4. Storage Conditions
5. Where to Store
6. Where to Obtain Storage Items
7. Inventory Control
8. How to Store
9. Emergency Water Supplies
10. Techniques for Home Food Preservation
11. Detecting Spoilage
12. Keeping Food Safe From Pests
13. Producing Your Own Food
14. How to Use Stored Food

Part Three—STORING NON-FOOD ITEMS

15. What and How to Store

Part Four—OTHER ASPECTS OF EMERGENCY PREPARATION

16. Emergency Cooking, Heating and Lighting
17. Clothing and Bedding
18. Emergency Sanitation
19. Preparation for the Care of the Sick
20. Emergency Baby Care
21. Entertainment and Recreation

6″ x 9″ paperback

270 pages