Includes index.

What are disasters? -- Create a kit -- Important supplies -- Home evacuation -- Community evacuation -- Safe shelter -- Preparing for tornadoes -- Huge hurricanes -- Flooding the land -- When the earth shakes -- Icy winter storms -- Pandemic! -- Wonderful people! -- Disastrous feelings -- More ways to prepare.

Disasters certainly seem to be on the rise, from hurricanes and massive flooding, to tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires. This timely book looks at topics such as preparing disaster supply kits for homes and cars, learning how to use ham radios, reading maps, creating and practicing evacuation plans, setting up emergency contact people, and information about shelters. It also looks at different kinds of disasters and how to prepare for each one, as well as what to do with pets.