disaster relief

"In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami victims, this fictional story follows Aditya and his mother who survived the tsunami on the island of Sumatra, but have no home to return to and must rely on the help of charity workers. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes tsunamis, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text show how people can help others after a disaster.

An introduction to The United Nations, discussing its history, what they do, and more.

Rescue workers in Legoville, including police officers, fire fighters, and paramedics, describe how they help the residents of their town.

Detail the procedures commonly used by emergency personnel in dealing with natural disasters.

A guidebook intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials.

Chef Jos? Andr?s arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world. Andr?s addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time.

An introduction to The Red Cross disaster relief agency discussing what they do, where they go, and more.

"Learn how people trapped in rubble (or other dangerous situations after an earthquake) survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.