When the Kona Low Hits
Books on emergency preparedness, extreme weather science, and Hawaiian history to help readers understand Kona lows, survive flash flooding, and think about long-term island resilience.
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The World Almanac Guide to Getting Out AliveWorld Almanac, World Almanac BooksA concise, general survival handbook with practical tips for coping with extreme weather and emergency situations...Shelf signal: Kids' Safety
The Winter Survival HandbookTim MacWelch, The Editors of Outdoor LifeA winter survival manual offering skills and strategies for dealing with cold, snow, and storms applicable to summit...Shelf signal: Survival & Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Communication 101Creek Stewart, Joe BassettA focused guide on emergency communication to help residents stay connected and access critical updates during floods...Shelf signal: Survival & Emergency Preparedness
Fire WeatherJohn VaillantA narrative account about extreme fire weather and climate forces that helps readers situate violent storms within...Shelf signal: Climate Change
The Big OneMichael T. Osterholm PhD MPH, Mark OlshakerA public-health crisis preparedness book that complements disaster readiness for cascading risks after severe weather...Shelf signal: Contagious Diseases
Superstorm SandyDiane C. BatesA case study of Superstorm Sandy that provides historical perspective on societal response, rebuilding, and policy...Shelf signal: Disaster & Crisis Studies
Captive ParadiseJames L. HaleyA history of Hawaii offering regional context about the islands, useful for understanding how disasters interact with...Shelf signal: Western U.S. History
SolisPaola Mendoza, Abby SherA near-future environmental narrative that helps readers reflect on long-term social impacts of climate-driven...Shelf signal: YA Dystopian Fiction