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Beware of disaster fraud. Unfortunately, during the aftermath of the disaster, there will be an influx of con artists into the area wanting to take your money from you. You should know some things about disaster fraud or consumer fraud in general. For your education and entertainment, you can check out the interview that was done with Detective Daniel J. (DJ) Seals at this link: https://www.emerge...

Today I am reaching out to one of my connections in media because I would like to connect a friend who is putting together an event. And I realized we all have connections that can create wonderful things if we let them. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/connection I also realized we have people in our lives that we have not connected with for a very long time. Grab that smart phone and reach out...

Disaster recovery can fall into two camps, personnel and business. For our proposes, we will discuss personnel recovery in this article. Suppose you have questions on disaster/emergency recovery. Click this link , conduct a quick Disaster/Emergency Planning Assessment, and schedule a consult. All things emergency management-related have a plan. I do not call it emergency management planning for no...

While learning everything I can about protecting myself and my loved ones from emergencies and disasters, I have concluded that there are three terms we can use that will cover most disasters and protect us. That is time distance and shielding. Time simply means don’t be there at the same time that it, whatever the disaster or emergency is, happening is the timing issue. Distance is having space b...

20220314 Word of the Week – Special We are all special. Some of us are more special than others. 😊 During your emergency action planning, it is important to recognize any special needs of your group and develop ways to attend to them. These special needs may be unique to the people affected by your plan and may include some of the following conditions. Individuals with special medical needs Infan...

Tip of the Day – Stick to It! What does that mean? Doggedness Endurance Grit Persistence Stamina Tenaciousness Tenacity Does it really drive you? Do you desire it above all else? Will you do anything necessary to accomplish it? In the last few weeks, I seem to be on a theme of stick-to-it-iveness. Determination and persistence, especially in spite of difficulties; perseverance: https://www.diction...

There are three important P's of preparedness that everyone should keep in mind: planning, playing, and persevering. Planning is the key to any successful project. You need a well-thought-out plan to guide you from start to finish. Without a plan, you're likely to get overwhelmed and give up before you even start. Playing is an important part of life. It's how we learn and grow, and it's a necessa...

Word of the Week – Pets I have had pets most on my life. And I genuinely loved and did my best to care for them. I kept their bowls filled with water and food as needed. They were sheltered, cleaned up after, and played with. Our pets require the same considerations during a disaster or emergency that we do. Shelter, food, water, and they will need to go poo, or pee at some time. Our pets look to...

The Ukraine war is a clear example of how apathy in the west has emboldened a powerful, malicious world leader. What is happening in Eastern Europe today is happening because we allowed it to happen. For decades, western leaders have demonstrated an apathetic response to despots and malevolent world leaders. What does this mean for us here, now, today? If we remain apathetic to the safety and welf...

Disaster supplies can be identified as items that will be used, discarded, and will need to be replenished. For example. Toilet-Paper Batteries Paper Plates Categories: First-Aid Sanitation and Hygiene Kitchen Items Batteries And Comfort Items Appendix B : Sanitation Shopping List: Hardware Store List:   First Aid List: Till next time "Be Safe"

What are the 5 Ws and an H The Five W’s and one H are questions whose answers are considered basic in information-gathering, project planning, exercise planning. They constitute a formula for outlining the complete course of action (COA). They include Who, What, When Where, Why, and How Who is involved? What is going to happen? When are we going to do it? Where will it take place? Why are we doing...

Word of the Week – Tools For want of a nail the war was lost. There is nowhere to get what is needed now. What tools do we need, Needs Assessment? Having the right tool will make life so much easier. Inventory your assets and fill the gaps. Food & Water Medical Hand Tools Additional Information: https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2017/01/08/10-spare-parts-tools-manuals-and-reference-mater...

Tip of the Day - Consistency noun, plural con·sist·en·cies. 1. a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.: The liquid has the consistency of cream. 2. steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.: There is consistency in his pattern of behavior. Synonyms Permanence; the state of happening or existing for a long time or for all time in the future Continuity; a situation in whi...

Word of the Week - Bedding Can’t sleep without it. And bedding can be considered shelter. It is there for comfort and to regulate the body’s temperature. If you are still at home your normal bedding will be just fine. There is no reason to change it unless it’s time to change it anyway. 😉 If you are evacuating, your bedding decision should be determined by; The climate. Where are you going. How m...

You know you want to. change /CHānj/ 1. make (someone or something) different; alter or modify. noun 1. the act or instance of making or becoming different. Definitions from Oxford Languages What’s holding you back? Knowledge, Fear, Permission? Take a chance, go outside, and do something new, make a change. You have everything to gain? Till next time “Be Safe”

This conversation with Jane Barlow-Christenson was released in May 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. Jane Barlow is an herbalist who owns and runs Barlow Herbal Specialties. She lives in Salt Lake City where she enjoys hiking all over the mountains of Utah and teaching fitness classes. Jane loves everything natural, holistic, wellness, fitness, and nutrit...

Clothing is an extension of our home, and act as shelter. Three hours without shelter and you can die. The right clothing helps protect you from the elements and other things that can harm you. What makes clothing important to us is the fact that cloths are your first line of defense. Our clothing is able to directly shield and protect us from the elements. Keep us warm by trapping our body heat....

Tip of the Day – Relax re·lax 1. make or become less tense or anxious. "he relaxed and smiled confidently" Find some me time. Relieve the stress. Breath Till next time “Be Safe”

FUDP Conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington This conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington was released in May 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. In the past 15 years Dr. Jody Carrington has assessed, treated, educated and empowered some of our most vulnerable and precious souls on the planet. She is a child psychologist by trade, but Jody rarely treats kids. T...

Word of the Week – Shelter One of three things will happen after a natural disaster. A: You will shelter at home, not to be confused with sheltering in place B: You live in a mandatory evacuation zone. And will evacuate to a safe place to take shelter. C: You will shelter at home until forced to leave because it is no longer safe to stay there. In - Home Public Shelters Hotels/Motels Friends and F...

Tip of the Day – Insurance Audit Disaster financial stability. All locations are different. Call your home/business insurance agent for a comprehensive disaster insurance audit. Till next time “Be Safe” P.S. Protect yourself and loved ones from the number one preventable disaster in the country, house fires. Take the Don’t Burn Your House Down course today and rest assured your loved ones are safe...

To say that Paul Toth has been around the block a few times would be an understatement. But if there is one thread that has always run through his life experience is his passion for Addressing Needs and Problem Solving Through Communications. In our interview, we discuss: 1.   Disaster Communications Overview 2.     Tools and Training 3.     Local...

During a natural disaster or emergency, one of three things will happen. Number one, you will be able to shelter in your home, ride out the event until its conclusion, and then come out to determine damages and recovery needs. Number two, you will need to evacuate immediately because your home is not safe due to the nature of the emergency or disaster. Number three, you will be sheltering at home...

I today we are halfway through the first month of the year 2022, that’s right we are halfway through January 2022 and my mission right at the moment is to carry on with house fire safety. House fire safety, the number one preventable disaster that strikes the most people in the United States and kills more people than all natural disasters combined. Now I do know based on research information we c...

This conversation with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton was released in May 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. Joe Alton, MD, is a Life Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN and retired Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Amy Alton, ARNP, CNM is an advanced registered nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. In our interview, we discuss:...