WACNO is excited to host author Bonnie Schneider for a reading and discussion about her new book EXTREME WEATHER: A Guide To Surviving Flash Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Snowstorms, Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters.  Ms. Schneider is a weather anchor for CNN, appearing regularly on Headline News, and CNN Radio.

Bonnie Schneider is an experienced meteorologist who holds the American Meteorological Society’s Seal of Approval for excellence in weather broadcasting, has had a long career in weather broadcasting. In EXTREME WEATHER, Schneider distills her extensive knowledge as a trained meteorologist to craft a must-have informational guide on natural disasters. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies — including FEMA and NOAA — to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. EXTREME WEATHER is a guidebook on natural disasters for everyday people, an informative yet straightforward book that introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including; how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, on a boat or at home, what you need to have at home to protect against floods, earthquakes, or severe storms, how to protect your home from rapidly spreading fire, how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies, making sure your beloved pet it taken care of in time of disaster.

To pre-order this book, or see more information please visit the Octavia Books website. http://www.octaviabooks.com/event/bonnie-schneider-extreme-weather

For more information about this event, contact Scott McKenzie at 504.280.5591 or programs@wacno.org