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For more than 50 years, a power plant in the small town of Kingston, Tennessee, burned fourteen thousand tons of coal a day, gradually creating a mountain of ashen waste 60 feet high and covering 84 acres, contained only by an earthen embankment. In 2008, just before Christmas, that embankment broke, unleashing a lethal wave of coal sludge that covered 300 acres, damaged nearly 30 homes, and precipitating a cleanup effort that would cost more than $1 billion—and the lives of more than 50 cleanup workers who inhaled ​​the toxins it released.​

Disaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and avalanches to catastrophic machine failure and acts of terror. And afterwards, when the dust settles and the survivors emerge, we can't help but wonder: why them? Why did they live when so many others perished? In The Unthinkable, Prize-winning journalist Amanda Ripley, who has covered some of the most devastating disasters of our age, sets out to find the answers.

Emergency preparedness goes beyond stockpiling; it's about a comprehensive plan and skill development. If you've never prepped before, this guide provides a clear roadmap to make daunting tasks manageable.

In a world where the unpredictable becomes the norm, merging the lines of reality with dystopian fiction, the essential question is: are you truly prepared? This all-encompassing guide distills the wisdom of 25 books into critical skills and a robust mindset, ensuring you and your family's protection and peace of mind in any situation.

Gunflint Burning is a comprehensive account of the dramatic events around the Ham Lake fire of 2007, one of the largest wildfires in Minnesota history. In sharp detail, Cary J. Griffith describes the key events of the fire as they unfold, transporting listeners to the front lines of an epic struggle that was at times heroic, tragic, and sublime.

repare for success in emergency management with "Pass the IAEM Certification Exam: Your Guide to a Career in Emergency Management." This comprehensive study guide covers all the essential topics needed to excel in the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) certification exam. From conducting risk management duties to managing preparedness, mitigation, and recovery programs, this guide provides in-depth coverage of key concepts and practical insights to help you master the essentials of emergency management. Learn how to coordinate incident responses effectively, manage ...

Dive into an empowering journey of preparedness, resilience, and survival with this compelling new eBook, "Resilient Families." Drawn from a broad spectrum of resources, this captivating book offers not only an intriguing read but also a wealth of knowledge on the significant role of families in disaster preparedness. The book opens with an enlightening discourse about Disaster Risk Reduction, continuing to a robust exploration of Resilience Framework, providing a critical foundation to your understanding. Progressively dive deeper into the types of natural and human-made disasters and ...

Cataclysmic challenges are not new to human history. In our groundbreaking eBook, "United We Rise," we plunge headfirst into an imaginative, post-apocalyptic scenario where an unprecedented catastrophe, a meteor impact, has obliterated normalcy. The trajectory of human survival is rewritten, making it an unforgettable narrative experience for readers worldwide. Beginning with the immediate aftermath of the disaster, the book draws a compelling narrative through humanity's collaborative response. It balances the bleak landscape of desolation with the hopeful thread of unity, showing how to ...

Introducing Disaster Ready, the ultimate guide to surviving and thriving in the face of any disaster. This comprehensive eBook is your one-stop-shop for all things emergency preparedness. With a comprehensive 20-chapter guide, Disaster Ready covers everything you need to know to keep yourself and those around you safe and secure during disasters of all types. Chapter 1 lays the foundation for your knowledge by discussing the various types of disasters and how they can affect you. From there, you'll move into risk assessment to determine what disasters are most likely in your area and how to...

Is this finally it? The end times? Because from COVID-19 to climate catastrophe to the looming AI revolution—not to mention the ever-growing background hum of rage, fear, and anxiety—it’s starting to feel like the party we call civilization is just about over. The good news? It’s always felt that way.

When both levees and governments failed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, an organization calling itself the Common Ground Collective formed to become the largest anarchist inspired organization in modern US history. In solidarity with people in New Orleans, Common Ground built medical clinics, distributed aid, formed neighborhood assemblies and created food security through community gardens. The group also defied unjust laws by resisting home demolitions, and defended communities from white militias and police brutality.

Are you prepared for the unknown? Do you truly know how to keep your family safe when the worst happens? Make no mistake, being prepared isn't about paranoia...it's about having a common sense that modern society has tossed aside. Every day, we take precautions like wearing seatbelts, insuring our homes, and looking both ways before crossing the street. Our most fundamental human needs, especially food, water, shelter, and security shouldn't be any different. Disasters can flip the world upside down in an instant. Preparedness is your key to righting the world again. But this book isn't for...

2023 revealed the stark reality: the threat of nuclear war is not just possible, it's imminent. "Nuclear War Survival Skills 2024" is your essential guide to not just survive but thrive in the face of this looming danger.

Bad times may be coming. We all know that, right? But what are we doing about it to prepare? What can we do? We are not talking about localized natural disasters, which are temporary situations and relatively easy to recover from. These bad times, which may very well loom on the horizon as we speak, could render all the money in our bank accounts worthless. When the trucks stop rolling, there is no more food. Even if you have some stored up, how long will it last? The cities figure to become a pretty ugly place after a severe SHTF event. They will be unsafe, and crowds are extremely bad for...

A revised and extended edition of the popular Crimes Against Health and Safety, this classic dissects the popular myths promoted by traditional criminology, uncovers who the real criminals are, and the extent of their dreadful crimes. The authors have written a new Introduction specially for this Kindle edition. CONTENTS: 1.Quiet Violence. 2.Corporate Crime: Definition and History. 3.Calling a Crime a Crime. 4.Conventional Laws for Unconventional Crimes. 5.Regulating Health and Safety. 6.Green Criminology: Corporate Violence and the Environment. 7.Explaining Corporate Violence. 9....

November 8-11, 2006, the Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute held their Annual four-day Disaster Mental Health Conference. The theme of the conference was "TAKING CHARGE IN TROUBLED TIMES: Response, Resilience, Recovery and Follow-up." This edition contains the major papers presented at the conference and summaries of additional presentations. They address some of the major crisis events confronting our societies in recent years, namely, large disasters such as hurricanes Katrina and Rita; case studies such as Abu Ghraib, and traumatic events such as a night club suicide ...

Crises Happen... Will You Be Ready? Crises affect people on many different levels, including psychological well-being. The 2004/2009 tsunamis, hurricanes Rita and Katrina, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are among events continuing to affect millions of lives daily. Potential events like Avian and Swine Flu pandemics, global warming/climate change and threats of spreading unrest in the Middle East are concerns weighing heavily on all. Planning and coordination are important components of responses to crises, disasters, and critical incidents. Resilience, recovery from crises, community ...

Who will step up to meet the challenge of the next rural crisis? Rural practice presents important yet challenging issues for psychology, especially given uneven population distribution, high levels of need, limited availability of rural services, and ongoing migration to urban centers. It is critical that mental health professionals and first responders in rural areas become aware of recent research, training and approaches to crisis intervention, traumatology, compassion fatigue, disaster mental health, critical incident stress management, post-traumatic stress and related areas in rural ...

The clock is ticking. Inflation continues to rise, the political divide widens, and social unrest threatens us all. The end of America, as we know it, looms. Will you be ready for the collapse? Or will you be one of the many unprepared masses, desperate and vulnerable? In Sold Out Forever, you'll discover 101 essential items you must have now to ensure your survival in a post-collapse world. From the best foods to stockpile to medical supplies and self-defense gear, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you cannot be without. Imagine being one of the few who prepared ...

3 BOOK BUNDLE! Book 1: Tiny House Living And Loving It: 50 Creative Ways To Maximize Your Small Living Space, Declutter And Get Organized Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Separating the Trash From the Treasures Decluttering How to Get Organized How to Arrange Your Furniture How to Use the Space You Have! Helpful Hints Making it Happen! Much, much more! Book 2: Preppers Guide for Busy People: 50 Quick And Easy Tips To Prepare Your Home For A Disaster In This Book You Will Learn... How to Prepare for Outside Damage How to Prepare for Natural Disasters How to Prepare for Appliance ...