Condition Red

Although library video collections often carry a good selection of first aid and personal safety videos, these programs are unlikely to offer guidance on how to react to a truly catastrophic event such as a flood, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or out-of-control fire. Condition Red, while acknowledging the fact that no one can completely prepare for a natural disaster, presents some sound ideas for handling emergencies: from having a plan and putting together a “disaster kit,” to suggestions for maintaining contact with family members during a crisis and what to do with family pets. Although afflicted communities can expect aid from governmental agencies, these services usually arrive after the fact, making the initial-response information contained in this program potentially valuable to individuals and families, as well as a solid training resource for law enforcement professionals and emergency aid centers. Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Carlson)