Design Any Disaster - by Patrick Hardy (Hardcover)

Design Any Disaster is not a survival manual. It's a revolutionary approach to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for families and small businesses that can be used whether you live in the middle of a big city, in a quiet suburban neighborhood, or in a rural county with more cows than people.

Using the powerful C3 Method Hardy uses with his clients, from Fortune 500 CEOs to average families, you will discover how to get ready (plan effectively), react (focus without panicking), respond (protect yourself and your possessions), and recover (overcome swiftly). And in a revolutionary section you will not find in any other disaster book, Hardy also reveals how to reverse disaster, converting the experience into an opportunity to become wiser and happier.

Control the disaster so that it doesn't control you--that's how you Design Any Disaster.

Review Quotes

""Design Any Disaster is a must-read for people of all walks of life. A book that will open your mind and allow you to take control of your own fate. It contains useful and enlightening information about disaster preparedness that anyone can put into action.""
--Cheryl Nelson, meteorologist and founder and owner of Prepare with Cher, LLC

""What an outstanding, practical read, and incredible resource guide for the average family just trying to protect themselves in this modern complex threat environment . . . Whether you're a seasoned emergency manager, or an average person just trying to protect their family, this is the book and resource guide for you.""
--Lester J. Millet III, executive director of InfraGard Louisiana Members Alliance

""Design Any Disaster will be required reading for many years to come. This is a superb book that empowers readers to prepare for disasters by taking command, communicating, and working together during and after disasters. Practical approach for families, small businesses to everyone in the community.""
--Teresa Cox, Fremont City councilmember"

About the Author

Hardy is recognized as the foremost expert in disaster preparedness in over a dozen industries, having invented plans now considered best practice. A graduate of FEMA's Advanced Academy, he sits as the National Commercial Sector Chief for the FBI's public-private partnership, Infragard, and is a board member for the ARISE-US Network, which is the US chapter of the ARISE Global network established by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Hardy has been cross-trained and certified in emergency medical response, hazardous materials, emergency communications, Homeland Security policy, and terrorism. Hardy began his career in EMS ambulance first response, eventually becoming a visiting instructor to the National EMS Academy's paramedic program, and wrote the chapters on disaster preparedness, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction for the new Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Textbook for use in the US National Curriculum.