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Extreme Weather: A Guide to Surviving Flash Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Heat Waves, Snowstorms, Tsunamis, and Other Natural Disaster de Bonnie Schneider

Extreme Weather: A Guide to Surviving Flash Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Heat Waves, Snowstorms, Tsunamis, and Other Natural Disaster

Autor Bonnie Schneider Max Mayfield
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 2011

Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires - these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As a Meteorologist on CNN and HLN, Bonnie Schneider reports on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies - including FEMA and NOAA - to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including:

*how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, on a boat or at home

*how to prepare for potential dangers, such as deadly lightning, when planning a camping trip, vacation or sports outing

*what you need to have at home to protect against floods, earthquakes, or severe storms

*how to protect your home from rapidly spreading wildfire

*how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies

*making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster

Drawing on actual survivor stories, "Extreme Weather" reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever.

*making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster

Drawing on actual survivor stories, "Extreme Weather" reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780230115736
ISBN-10: 023011573X
Pagini: 247
Ilustrații: Includes 20 b&w photos
Dimensiuni: 157 x 231 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.29 kg
Editura: Palgrave MacMillan
Locul publicării:Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Descriere

Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires - these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As CNN’s meteorologist, Bonnie Schneider reports daily on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, andtelling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies - from FEMA to NOAA - to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including:
*how to move around in heavy snow
*how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, or at home
*how to predict potential dangers when planning a camping trip or vacation
*what you need to have at home to prepare for floods, earthquakes, or severe storms*how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies
*making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster
Extreme Weather provides details on what to have in emergency safety kits as well as how to make a family disaster plan.

Recenzii

'This is a book to read on a calm night when there's hardly a breeze and the skies are clear. It will remain with you in vivid detail, and someday, when the weather turns tumultuous, this book could save your life.' - Jeffrey Zaslow, co author, The Last Lecture

'Natural disasters and extreme weather are real events that many people don't think about until it's too late.As the nation's official provider of weather forecasts, we rely on meteorologists in the media, like Bonnie, to relay safety measures and severe weather warnings to the public. In this book, Bonnie describes extreme weather and natural disasters and provides specific preparedness tips. The valuable information in this book could save a life!' - Donna Franklin, NOAA's Lightning Safety Program Lead

'As a storm chaser for the last 13 years, I've intercepted over 200 tornadoes and a dozen powerful hurricanes. Witnessing first-hand the destruction and loss of life that can be left in the wake of tornadoes and hurricanes is the overwhelming dark side of storm chasing. Bonnie Schneider's book, Extreme Weather, breaks down the science behind extreme weather events and gives people valuable advice on what to do before, during and after mother nature's most terrifying situations.' - Reed Timmer, Meteorologist/Storm Chaser and host of the television show, 'Storm Chasers' on the Discovery Channel

Notă biografică

Bonnie Schneider is a meteorologist who appears on the various media platforms of CNN and HLN. She has also reported for local television stations around the country. With appearances on Open House, House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and CBS’s The Saturday Early Show, Schneider holds the American Meteorological Society’s Seal of Approval for excellence in weather broadcasting. She is a graduate of Boston University and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Caracteristici

Extreme Weather is a must have for dangerous weather events. Readers will learn how to prepare themselves for the unexpected, including how to prepare your home or car for an emergency, to devise an evacuation plan and prepare your family on how to follow it and to evaluate scale of danger and the specific steps and tactics to take
From global warming, to increased hurricanes, to rampant forest fires, to tornadoes, floods, and droughts, the weather is constantly in the news
From concerns over Y2K to food stockpiling during blizzards and hurricanes to family disaster plans and the ubiquitous space blanket, Americans love to prepare for disaster
In addition to being a highly-regarded meteorologist with CNN, Schneider also has a wide-array of contacts at different organizations focusing on safety during extreme weather events: FEMA, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Park Service, and the Red Cross. She also has a number of personal contacts, including The Today Show, Regis & Kelly, and O, The Oprah Magazine
This paperback original will be beautifully designed with callouts, lists, and easy to follow directions for any disaster

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