A new book I highly recommend for those of you who are serious about understanding security/disaster issues—on a national, state, local, and family level is entitled OUR OWN WORST ENEMY: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS ABOUT SECRUITY TO PROTECT YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND AMERICA (2007).  The author is Randall J. Larsen, Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.), Director, Institute for Homeland Security.  The book is both provocative and enlightening and discusses the key issues that contribute to national security and disaster preparedness.  Larsen explains why the government is not (and never will be) prepared to provide all the help needed in time of crisis.  Most importantly he discusses what we, the individual citizen, community, and business can do to protect ourselves.  The book is imminently readable, thought provoking, and informative.  Look for it at your local bookseller or on Amazon.com.