Get the Guide – Disaster Survivors

A couple hugging where their house used to be.When first responders and emergency personnel leave the scene of a disaster, survivors often fall prey to predatory solicitors, scams, misinformation, and/or make decisions that have serious long term implications. The Red Guide to Recovery is the one tool you must have in your household as part of your disaster preparedness, resiliency planning, or disaster recovery kit.

Book Features for Disaster Survivors and Households

The Red Guide to Recovery provides vital resources you need to recover or prepare for a disaster event.  With over 200 pages, and 14 relevant topics, this comprehensive handbook gives you the reassurance you need when faced with the many critical decisions you must make during recovery.

Recovery from any disaster is chaotic and stressful, but with access to the right information when you need it, you will be empowered to make wise choices.  See What’s Inside The Red Guide for a details on the topics covered in this unique handbook.

How to Purchase The Red Guide eBook or Mobile App

We currently offer two options to purchase the National Edition of the book:

Red Guide-eBook and AppeBook:  Available as a full-color eBook from iTunes or Barnes and Noble, the 202-page Red Guide to Recovery can be downloaded to the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Nook, Desktop computer, Andriod phones, and other electronic devices.

Mobile App: The Red Guide Mobile App incorporates vital online features and is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.  In addition to the full color National Edition book, The Red Guide App provides:  News Feed: Up-to-date disaster news via RSS and Twitter from The Red Cross, FEMA and more; Directory: Provides contacts that offer assistance on the path to recovery;  Videos: Quick tips to save you time and money.

Printed Copies

Printed copies of The Red Guide to Recovery are currently only available in San Diego County and State of California Editions, however, our National Edition (not specific to San Diego) is available as an eBook Download or Mobile App.

  • If you live in San Diego County, and experience an emergency response, a copy of the guide should be provided to you by San Diego County emergency first responder free of charge.
  • Please contact us if you are interested in a bulk quantity order.