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The definition of aware is having or showing realization perception or knowledge to be aware of the danger or aware of the latest events. Those of you who are aware have built a disaster management plan to protect yourself your family and your loved ones. And you understand that situational awareness is at the very top level of remaining safe. The events of August 15 of this year in Los Angeles, t...

The Word of the Week for August 15, 2022 is Words. Words are more powerful than perhaps anyone suspects, and once deeply engraved in a child’s mind, they are not easily eradicated. -Mary Sarton This is an extract from the book The Promise Of A New Day is actually the reading for August 12 I decided to save it for today. ” Some of our greatest adult sufferings are owed to the many innocent abuses c...

You might know that I have interviewed many subject matter experts on communication, conversation, and leadership over the past three months. A recurring theme is to look inside and question yourself. You have heard me mention this before. Have you done it? What’s the answer you came up with? As leaders, we must accept responsibility for our actions and the outcomes we produce. 98% of the populati...

20220801 Word of the Week – Happy Learn how to be happy and enjoy life with these three tips. Do you ever feel like you're just not quite happy with your life? Like you're missing something, but you don't know what it is? Well, there's a chance that what you're missing is a little bit of selfishness. Now, before you go thinking that being selfish is a bad thing, let me stop you right there. Being...

Drought is a severe problem that can have a devastating effect on communities and businesses. Drought has led to crop failures, loss of jobs, and even mass migration. If you are concerned about drought and its potential effects on your community. This blog post will discuss three drought survival tips to help you thrive during dry weather. This is a severe issue with far-reaching consequences. The...

Extreme Heat Know the signs of heat-related illnesses and ways to respond. It's important to be aware of the risks associated with extreme heat. Staying cool and avoiding injury is crucial, even if you live in VISN 8's geographical service area (Florida), which includes parts of South Georgia as well! The human body was not meant to operate in the heat of early summer. The life-threatening dangers...

Being in transition can be beneficial if it is purposeful and with intent. Change is the one constant in life. And yet, we are often surprised when it comes. We as humans regularly desire something better, different, and not the way things are. But we fight tooth and nail to prevent anything from changing. Living in our own imaginary construct of reality is comforting. And we still want it to be d...

20220624 Tip of the Day – Support https://www.dictionary.com/browse/support We often need support to accomplish our life goals, parenting, and the laundry. Ask for it. Support your self and loved ones. Take the free Disaster and Emergency Planning Assessment. https://www.eapworkshop.com/f/dep-assessment Till next time “Be Safe”

20220620 Word of the Week - Scheduling Hello Daniel Kilburn, here. The word of the week for June 20, 2022, is scheduling. One of the greatest stories I hear from people about why they are incapable of putting a plan together to protect themselves, their family, and their loved ones is: I do not have the time. Now one thing is certain, we all have 24 hours in a day. Some of you might not know this,...

20220618 Tip of the Day – NOAA NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets (NEWIS) are a printable downloads containing contact information for local, regional, and national organizations that can provide aid and information during tropical storms, hurricanes, and other extreme coastal events. NCEI created these sheets to help residents of coastal states and the...

20220613 Word of the Week - Conversation Halfway through June and my Conversation skills are being tested daily. As a leader it is crucial to speak clearly. Let's look at some tools and techniques you can use to have an important conversation with anyone. Before going into the conversation, ask yourself some questions. What is your purpose for having the conversation? What do you hope to accomplis...

Officially the first weekend of summer is done. And I have already seen several people at the local grocery store buying Aloe Vera for their beet red burn. Sunscreen; I buy 100% Zink Oxide in a tube and rub it evenly on all parts of exposed skin. If you must use spray on sunscreen rub it evenly on all parts of exposed skin. Wide Brimmed Hat;  https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2022/04/26...

20220530 Word of the Week – Belief Vlog can be found here: https://wp.me/p7NwNC-1c0 On this day, May 30th,2022, Memorial Day I honor all service members who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom of speech. And the responsibility that comes with it. Don’t Believe everything you hear and only half of what you see. Of note is the fabricated photo in this article. https://theintercept.com/2022/...

Today's guest speaker is Lisa Peranzo, Lisa has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. Lisa has worked with a diverse population, including first responders, athletes and adolescents. Her experience in the fitness industry has also included working with clients to rehab from a variety of injuries. And today we will be discussing Immediate Post Pandemic Recovery • What does post pande...

20220523 Word of the Week – No The most significant reason I hear about why someone cannot do something is. "I do not have the time." Not enough time is one of the biggest lies, excuses, and stories ever contrived to avoid something. And it might not be your fault. Diving deep into the reasons shows that we often attempt to do more than we can if the limited time of our day. And I am so saddened t...

20220516 Word of the Week – One What is the number one thing holding you back? If you knew that you would not fail, what would you do? Many of us let our dreams die for no reason, but our little voice inside tells us we can’t do it. No proof, no evidence of failure. There is no burden of proof that you will fail until you have failed. Thomas Edison said he found 10,000 ways not to make a light bul...

As leaders we accept risk. There is risk in everything we do. That is why we have contingency plans. When developing plans for any venture. Have the designated Nervous Nellie who’s only function is to break the plan. Learn from it and make the plan better. Have fun with it and let others become your Nervous Nellie. Remember there is no perfect plan. And there are good plans executed aggressively t...

20220510 Word of the Week – Questions Communication has been on top of my mind for some time now. I am always curious about something, and questions drive our curiosity. We want answers, so we ask questions. As leaders, it is our responsibility to keep growing and learning. Keep asking questions. Don't stop asking. Be the curious seeker, scientist, and explorer. Learn something about yourself and...

Our guest speaker today is Lisa Peranzo. Lisa has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has worked with a diverse population, including first responders, athletes, and adolescents. Her experience in the fitness industry has also included working with clients to rehab from a variety of injuries, from spinal cord injuries and brain injuries, recovery from childbirth, to sports rel...

20220501 Word of the Week - Communication pt. II Parents, entrepreneurs, business executives, leaders. How will you communicate? Leaders communicate clearly Less is more. Be brief. Outline your talk. Mind mapping. Less is more. Be brief. Level up your leadership and communication skills. Stay tuned for the Leaders Communicate Clearly online summit launching June 20th, 2022. Additional Resources: h...

Lately, I have been craving more protein in my diet. I eat more meat, nuts, and dairy products. And I still crave more protein. There are many reasons to have a high-protein diet. It helps with muscle mass, helps your brain think better, and helps you sleep better while reducing cravings for late-night snacks and high-carb foods. While looking at my disaster food stores have identified several pro...

I bring up this word to ponder because of some of the positive and negative connotations of the term compromise. Look it up in the dictionary, and it appears to be relatively negative. Somehow, we are settling for something less, we are making ourselves vulnerable, and somehow, we are losing. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I talked to some people at a party earlier this week, and the ter...

We only have 24 hours in a day. Use that time wisely. Every once in a while I need to reassess my time wasters. Today is one of those times. Use the below pie-chart to map your time. Identify protected time, sleep, food work, etc. I recognize any time wasters that may have found their way intio your life. 24 Hour Pie Chart: https://wp.me/a7NwNC-19F Additional Information: EAP Resources: https://ww...

Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see. That statement was told to me in the fall of 1972 by a Senior Non-commissioned Officer in the United States Army. I had recently finished basic training and was posted to my first duty station in the 101stAirborne, I and other young soldiers were about to embark on an on-the-job training course as an infantryman. Vietnam was still goin...

Many of us don't just don't have enough fun. That's one reason I am throwing this out into the universe. I know I'm guilty of it myself. I'll be too busy. I have things to do, and drudgery abounds. I get to wash the dishes, have the bathroom to clean, have the laundry to do, and the yard needs to be taken care of. That's no fun. Many of us don't just don't have enough fun. That's one reason I am t...