We live in very uncertain times. One only needs to turn their thoughts to 9-11 to witness just how uncertain the world has become.

Not only are we facing disaster on a global level, individually thousands of us experience our own forms of disaster every day. Fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and accidents remind us just how vulnerable we really are.

What would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away.

Are you prepared to administer first aid? Do you have sufficient food, water and clothing to survive for several days if necessary? What is your Disaster Preparedness Plan? Do you even have one?

Answers to these questions and much more are outlined for you in precise detail in the Disaster Preparedness Kit. Learn about:

CONTENTS
Four Steps to Safety
Find Out What Could Happen to You
Create a Disaster Plan
Complete This Checklist
Practice and Maintain Your Plan
Your Disaster Preparedness Kit
Children & Disasters
Children and Their Response to Disaster
Advice to Parents:
Special Needs Section People with Disabilities and Seniors
Introduction
Understanding Disasters
Know the difference between a "watch" and a "warning"
Know what your environment is likely to look like after the disaster
Know some other effects of a disaster
Know how disaster-related stress may affect your disability
Know how a disaster may affect your independence
Know how to reduce the impact of a disaster on you
Creating a Personal Support Network
Completing a Personal Assessment
Personal Care
Personal Disaster Preparation
Emergency Information List
Medical Information List
Date Completed
Disaster Supplies
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
Disaster Supplies for Your Car
Service Animal and Pet Supplies
Disaster Preparedness Kit
Power-Dependent Equipment
Additional Information on Equipment and Supplies
Storing Supplies
Date Completed
Making Your Home or Office Safer
Glossary
Considerations for Pets and Pet Owners
Have a Safe Place To Take Your Pets
Assemble a Portable Pet Disaster Supplies Kit
Know What To Do As a Disaster Approaches
Your Quick Click Reference Guide