An emergency room physician and U.S. Air Force veteran, John "Dr. Disaster" Torres has spent his career on the front lines, noticing precisely how things tend to go wrong in particular situations. From hurricanes to terrorist attacks, Torres offers helpful information on how to survive the most dangerous situations. Along the way, he answers questions on why you should never use a landline during a thunderstorm, the safest place to sit on an airplane, and the first thing you should do every time you enter a shopping mall.