Describes the formation and development of hurricanes and discusses the disasters associated with them. Reviews the warning signals used for tropical storms and provides an overview of the hurricane naming process. (ML)

This technical specialty course is one of thirty-five courses designed for use by two-year postsecondary institutions in five nuclear technician curriculum areas: (1) radiation protection technician, (2) nuclear instrumentation and control technician, (3) nuclear materials processing technician, (4) nuclear quality-assurance/quality-control…

Gives practical ideas for successful first aid simulations with specific steps for planning, executing, and debriefing. Emphasizes safety measures, realism, and planning for a definite purpose, e.g., motivating students to learn first aid/emergency procedures. Suggestions for debriefing cover time to air feelings, construct a factual chronology,…

Designed for teaching a generalized program in emergency preparedness education, the eight units of the manual can be used together or alone in any course that teaches human response to emergency preparedness or in physical education, recreation, health, biology, physiology, or science classes. The guide includes an introduction and seven major…

Designed to serve as the primary resource material for instructors and students participating in the Boater Performance Program, this manual is one of three documents prepared for the course, which teaches the skills essential for safe boating behavior in all recreational boating activities. Information deals with all phases of boat operation and…

This curriculum guide represents the first level of a training program for hazardous materials responders. Developed as part of Arizona's certification program for hazardous materials personnel, the training is designed for emergency response personnel (fire and police), industry personnel, and emergency medical personnel. This book is divided…