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The first weekend in December and people are scooping up Christmas trees. Here are a couple tips to help you find the freshest tree you can. P.S. Remember not to forget to get your gift the Holiday House Fire-Safety eBook https://www.eapworkshop.com/f/holiday-fire-safety

Word of the Week for November 29th, 2021 is Food Do you remember the rule of threes? Three weeks without food can kill you. Food is an absolute necessity. And like water you will need to have ample amounts of food on hand because if you do not, over time your health and welfare will become at risk. The bare bones minimum amount of food to have on hand is 72 hours, or three days’ worth. Regardless...

This conversation with Megumi Fujita was released in May 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. Megumi is a mystical mentor, embodied movement expert, light worker and soul activator for womxn seeking to discover the secret gems of radiance, empowerment, and confidence that are buried deep within. Megumi knows that living as your most authentic self requires y...

This conversation with Justine Mader was released in May 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. We are discussing how our mindset make a difference with our ability to manage a disaster. Justine is a life and business coach; Justine supports professionals in creating success without compromising on their priorities. By supporting their communication, time mana...

Word of the Week for November 22nd, 2021, is Water Do you remember the rule of threes? Three days without water can kill you. During my tenure as a Senior Drill Sergeant I was charged as all Drill Sergeants are with the safety, health and welfare of the young men and women placed in our charge. During their time with us these individuals are placed in situations that will tax their physical, menta...

The conversation with Jim Lindsay was released on May 21st, 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. Today we are discussing how our finances make a difference with our ability to manage a disaster. 1. Why Take Control of My Finances Now? 2. When to Start Disaster Financial Planning? 3. How To Be Prepared For A Disaster Complimentary financial budgeting spreadsh...

Do you remember the rule of threes? Three hours without shelter can kill you. If the environment is too hot or too cold, it will be uncomfortable. And can become deadly. The shelter is an extension of our clothing intended to regulate body temperature. 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...

You ask, what is the other one percent? Few people understand that less than one percent of the US population are serving in the US Military at any given time. Standing ready to defend you and your loved ones. It is truly a thin green line. Because of service commitments, retirement, and medical discharges, currently, there are 18 million living veterans of the US military. Roughly five percent of...

The conversation with Kelly Kasper was released on May 19th, 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. This is interview one of two. Kelly is the owner and principal consultant for HT2 Consulting Services, LLC. Where HT2 offers a full spectrum of solutions-based services. Empowering people within our community to mitigate risk, promote safety and become more resi...

The main quantity that measures the motion of a body is momentum. An object's motion, and thus its momentum, cannot change unless a force acts on the body. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion Your plan will never succeed unless you have one. The time to put your emergency action plan into motion is before you need it. Grab a free copy of the Holiday House Fire Safety eBook here: https://b...

This, conversation with Eric Holdeman was released on May 20th, 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. We are discussing basic prepping techniques for emergencies and disasters. Our featured expert is Eric Holdeman. Eric Holdeman is a nationally known emergency manager and consultant. He has 30 years of emergency management experience, serving at federal, stat...

The Oxford language dictionary defines a decision as a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration or the action or processes of deciding something or resolving a question. We make decisions and decide things every day, all day long. Some of these items revolve around daily maintenance and upkeep. For example, shall I have ice water or tap water, bacon and eggs, bagel and cream cheese, fr...

We are discussing basic prepping techniques for emergencies and disasters. Our featured expert is Gideon Parker, who is the Community Moderator for theprepared.com. Gideon has been preparing for over 12 years and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. However, after a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed, he had to learn to adapt, improvise, overcome his disability, and be prepared in differe...

It's essential to have specific information on planning a project or deciding to follow through with the task. Putting a vacation together requires information. Developing a disaster management plan also requires information. But, again, it is best not to wing it. Be aware of your personal confirmation bias. Double check information with reliable sources. There is no need to rush your efforts to f...

This conversation with Morrie Goodman was released on May 18th, 2021, as part of the Conversations On Family Urban Disaster Planning summit. We are discussing where and how you will be able to find information on currently ongoing emergencies and disasters. Our featured expert is Morrie Goodman, who is the Vice President of Crisis Communications at James Lee Witt Associates LLC. Goodman’s resume i...

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Comprehensive emergency management is defined as the preparation for and the carrying out of all emergency functions necessary to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters caused by all hazards, whether natural, technological, or human-caused. Source: https://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/emergency-management/plannin...

The following interview was conducted on 17 May 2021 as part of the Conversations on Family Urban Disaster Planning Summit. Our first speaker of the series is James Lee Witt. James Lee was appointed as the FEMA Director by President Clinton. James Lee is perhaps best known for the credit he received for turning FEMA from an unsuccessful bureaucratic agency to an internationally acclaimed all-hazar...

Word of the Week for October the 11th, 2021 is: Three Break out your Disaster planning notebook and write this down. "The Rule of Threes" Three seconds of panic or indecision Three minutes without air to breath Three hours without shelter Three days without water Three weeks without food Three months without companionship What does the word three have in common with each of these events? They will...

Many people I speak with are anxious about having the conversation about preparing for emergencies and disasters with their children, family, and loved ones. Do you love them?  Do you want to protect them?  Have the conversation with them.

My vision is to protect our children from the natural disasters and emergencies that will come into their lives. My mission is to train every parent living in an at-risk-community so they can protect their children from the natural disasters and emergencies that will come into their lives.

This is the audio extract of the live Be the Hero Challenge video. 37 minutes long. A brief overview of the Emergency Action Planning process, Risk Management and Sheltering.

Access to the Be The Hero Challange can be found here: Https://www.betheherochallenge.com

How healthy is it to live in a world of 24/7 manufactured fear? Photo by Ulrik De Wachter from FreeImages

California is haveing the biggest wildfires on record. And insurers are threatening to leave because it is costing them money. This can have big implications for the California housing market.

It is also the busiest most destructive month for Atlantic Hurricanes.  You will dig deeper into the Four Core skills to prepare your Hurricane plan.