Author: Russel Honore
Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER, Jun 2009
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1-4165-9900-2
Synopsis
Explains how our culture has moved far away from a mind-set to protect our communities from the harm that nature and our fellow humans can do. From the man who managed the recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. 6x9 inches, 304 pgs.
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In this riveting call to action by one of the leaders who managed the recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, General Russel Honore, famously called the ?John Wayne Dude? by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, encourages Americans to adopt a culture of disaster preparedness.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
LT. GEN. RUSSEL L. HONORE (US ARMY, RET) is CNN's lead expert on disaster preparedness. He has served in a variety of planning and response operations, including Hurricane Floyd in 1999, Lily and Isidore in 2003, and Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne in 2004.