The Bird Watchers

New Book Addresses Survival Methods for Bird Flu Pandemic or Next Natural Disaster

Madison, WI (PRWEB) June 15, 2007 -- Are members of our community prepared to survive the devastation of the bird flu, another tornado or natural disaster on the level and devastation of Hurricane Katrina, or a bioterrorist attack? Local and federal authorities have publicly stated they will not and cannot help everyone and individuals must help themselves.

Cynthia R. Cauthern, Ph.D., President of the Center for Global Preparedness (http://cgp.bz), recently wrote Red Alert: Becoming Self-Sufficient for the Next Bioterrorist Attack and Flu Pandemic. Politicians and scientific experts have said not to wonder whether these attacks will occur, but when. Red Alert: Becoming Self-Sufficient for the Next Bioterrorist Attack and Flu Pandemic details the extract threats likely to occur and plans for survival.

With Red Alert, Dr. Cauthern, provides an easy to follow, step- by-step guide to help individuals, families and their pets stay safe in the event of a catastrophe. Dr. Cauthern said “It is imperative for every individual and family to know what to do in the event of a catastrophe. Do you know how long you can survive in your house when a flu pandemic occurs? Do you have an evacuation plan if you need to leave? Will you be able to locate and identify a family member who may become disoriented, lost or dies during a catastrophic event?” Do you know what you’ll need to provide for your animal companions to keep them safe? Red Alert provides a calendar of tasks, ensuring self-sufficiency, and can be completed quickly and easily. Dr. Cauthern said the key components to ensure individual and family preparedness are the development of a Communication Plan Packet, Home Emergency Kit, and Evacuation Emergency Kit.

The book was written as a response to the helplessness, loss of life, and devastation people and animals experienced along the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. With proper planning, according to Dr. Cauthern, these events can be avoided.

About the Center for Global Preparedness: The Center for Global Preparedness, located in Madison, WI, is a clearinghouse of the best practices of self sufficiency in the event of a catastrophic disaster.

Media Contact:
Sondra Brown
Center for Global Preparedness
Telephone: 800-571-7391
website: http://cgp.bz


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