Briefly presents specific survival strategies that can be used in a tornado.

"It is impossible to avoid the constant media barrage of reports detailing human-made and natural disasters and amplifying the threat of such disasters. Beyond the news headlines, recent disasters have prompted the restructuring of the U.S. government, namely, the formation of the Department of Homeland Security and the reorganization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With the ever-present prospect of disaster from hurricanes, tornadoes,...

"In the second edition of Incident Management for the Street-Smart Fire Officer, author Skip Coleman expands on the mindset and tactics necessary to manage the fireground with more control and less chaos. Incident management system (IMS) is a tool that defines the role and responsibilities of each fire department member, allowing crew members to function quickly and efficiently upon arrival at the firegroundall the while meeting the commanders expectations....

Presents advice and instructions on preparing for different types of emergencies, discussing what needs to be done to remain safe during such events as power and communication outages, fire, natural disaster, toxic hazards, pandemics, and terrorist attacks.