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Dr. Ian Giammanco is the Senior Director for Standards & Data Analytics and a Lead Research Meteorologist at the IBHS Research Center in Richburg, South Carolina.

He has participated in numerous hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, and tornado research projects over his career.

In honor of National Preparedness Month. What can any homeowner or business owner can do to narrow the impact of severe weather and wildfires on their Home or Business?

-IBHS's FORTIFIED Standard (and the science behind it): a designation program that narrows the impact of high wind events, like tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms, through small but meaningful changes in the structure of the roof or home.

-IBHS's Wildfire Prepared Home Program (and the wildfire science behind it): the first-ever wildfire mitigation designation program. It launched in June 2022 in California and will expand beyond the parcel level and into new states.

-The Importance of Building Codes

Where can everyone find you if they’re looking to connect or learn more?

Links:

https://inspecttoprotect.org/

www.disastersafety.org

www.fortifiedhome.org

www.wildfireprepared.org

https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2016/02/15/risk-assessment/

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Discussing disastrous things is not always fun. And we can still make it happen with our intent.

My intent is to protect our children from the emergencies and natural disasters that will come into their lives.

And we do need to have that conversation.

What is your intent?

Having the Conversation; https://bit.ly/3AHesV7

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P.S.

Come and sit in at the free Leaders Communicate Clearly Summit and upgrade your conversation skills. It runs till the end on this month.

Here is the Link: https://www.leaderscommunicate.com

Daniel will cover a wealth of information that will allow you to follow along and complete your unique Emergency Action Plan and protect your children, family, and loved ones.

1. Watch the short video.

2. Get some Notebooks to log your progress.

3. Contact your City or County Office of Emergency Management for regional information.

4. Get the book Family Urban Disaster Planning: https://amzn.to/3CPcq7W

Yes buy the book so I can put the money into spreading this information.

Tune in tomorrow at the Facebook page for Day 2: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.kilburn/

What will you say when your child asks, how prepared are we?

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P.S. Take advantage of the disaster and emergency preparedness assessment: https://www.eapworkshop.com/f/dep-assessment

We are in a time in history that requires a deep solid commitment to prepare for a future that will not look like our past.

In the last two months, I have decisively witnessed the drought and food shortages already happening on the west coast. This will not get better any time soon.

The U.S. Teeters on the Brink of a Great Water Crisis.

Drought in the Western United States has dropped freshwater levels by 75%. And the need for water consumption by Agribusiness has not diminished. https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-river-water-shortage-jay-famiglietti

On average, farms around the world account for 70% of all water that is consumed annually. https://htt.io/water-usage-in-the-agricultural-industry/

As the water shortage becomes more acute. So will the food shortage. This is not a west Coast problem or a U.S. problem. This is a world problem.

The only way to prepare for that future is by preparing our children to be ready, and able to take over the world we are leaving them. Bubble wrapping them and pretending everything is OK is not an option. Relying on our politicians, big business, and the school system to prepare your children is not an option.

We are the only option our children have. As parents, we need to be committed to our children and demonstrate that we are the leaders we are meant to be, so our children will grow and become the leaders they need to be.

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P.S. Find out just how well prepared you are.

Take advantage of the disaster and emergency preparedness assessment: https://www.eapworkshop.com/f/dep-assessment

Having a plan of action usually starts with a goal.

When planning a wedding, the end goal is usually, that the loving couple will sail off into the sunset and live happily ever after. If we’re planning a vacation, the goal will be to identify where we’re going, how we are going to get there, what it is going to cost and how long we will stay there, and when we will return home. The result usually means we’re going to have fun and enjoy ourselves. If we’re planning a birthday party, the guest list is decided on, the invitations are sent out, the decorations are envisioned, the cake is made, and the result is that usually, many people have a sugar high for several hours the birthday girl is happy with her new presents, and everyone goes to sleep at night except mom and dad who get to clean up the mess.

If you can plan a wedding, a vacation, or a birthday party. Then you can plan on what to do in case of an Emergency or Natural Disaster.

September is known as national preparedness month. It is intended to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for the unthinkable disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time in your life.

Have a Plan. Only 39 % of Americans have developed an emergency plan and discussed it with their family. https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/pfe-family.htm

According to a new Wells Fargo & Company survey, four in five Americans (84%) live in areas that have experienced some form of natural disaster in the past three years, and over half (54%) live in areas that have experienced severe natural disasters, specifically hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires or earthquakes. https://newsroom.wf.com/English/news-releases/news-release-details/2021/Most-Americans-Ill-Prepared-for-Natural-Disasters-Wells-Fargo-Survey-Finds/default.aspx

When developing your emergency or natural disaster plan, it is good to have a goal. There can be many goals built into the plan. And to achieve them, it’s nice to know what you are doing and how we’re going to go about it.

This brings up the concept of Smart Goals. A smart goal is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.

My friend Brian Jud an author for Bowker, has written an interesting article titled Goals are Worthless…

His article is interesting because it covers without saying so, the smart goal process, and he adds some insightful information that can be very valuable when developing a plan of action.

https://www.selfpublishedauthor.com/node/655?mc_cid=9632ff40ad&mc_eid=7ce6298989

In the coming month of September, I will be releasing clear, specific, measurable, and timely information that you can use to create a working emergency action plan for you, your family, and your loved ones.

Attached is a link to a free PDF download that you can use to outline your plan: LINK

if you are tired of being worried every day your children leave for school, or when you leave town on business, you can relieve your anxiety by having a plan of action that will protect them.

This process is easy and inexpensive. When you follow the prompts, provided during the month of September and take action, by the end of the month, you will have a working emergency action plan to protect yourself, your family, and your loved ones.

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“Be Safe”

P.S. Find out just how well prepared you are.

Take advantage of the disaster and emergency preparedness assessment: LINK

https://www.eapworkshop.com/f/dep-assessment

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, the flash mob looting, unfortunately, might be a precursor of things to come.

In my searching back in time trying to find other incidences such as that one. Several came up from November 2021, these flash mob lootings were on high-end retail establishments and jewelry stores.

The disturbing fact is that the latest event happened at a local 7-11 store and the things that were stolen were cigarettes, lottery tickets, and probably some food and beer or wine. It is disheartening because this might not be the last time you see this happen.

With the rising prices of food, gasoline, and housing , many people are being pushed to the edge intellectually, emotionally, and financially. The more emotional we become, the lower our intellect becomes.

While reviewing the short video clip released by the LAPD Police Department find it interesting to see the observers on the outside who chose not to go in and be part of the activity seem to be pretty happy about what’s going on. I hate to say it; the odds are good that we will see more of this quite simply because it is being done now, and those who would think they need to do it now have permission to do so.

Even a complacent man or woman will become aggressive when they are hungry. That becomes part of the problem right there. Many people have become complacent; they are comfortable with their lifestyle and how they live because they do not need to do anything about it. Much of the world has sunk to complacent, apathetic, and average.

Are you a proactive mother or father living in an at-risk urban environment with a population base of several million?

For so long, I have avoided fearmongering to try to get what I consider reasonably sane and intelligent people to do the right thing by putting disaster and emergency plans in place to protect themselves, their families, and loved ones.

I think that is over simply because the society around us is forcing the fence-sitters. I’ll think about it or the naysayers to recognize that society is changing, and the change is coming fast.

No, I don’t have a crystal ball, but it’s easy to see that even here in the United States, we will see food shortages. We will see more people evicted by foreign corporations, hedge funds, and big businesses who only look at the profit.

Would you like to protect your family and loved ones? The best way to start is to put your food plan together, 14 days of food and water for your family and your loved ones. This is not a difficult task.

Grocery List: https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Grocery-List-2021.pdf

Set your priorities straight.

Next month is September, also known as National Preparedness Month.

Stay tuned, and I will be supplying free information on how you can put a plan together to protect your family and your loved ones.

If you are one of the many people who see the writing on the wall and fear having this conversation with your loved ones, come to the free Leaders Communicate Clearly virtual summit that started today, 22 August. Register for your free seat here!

This is practically a master’s degree in leadership, and communications take advantage of it. https://www.leaderscommunicate.com/

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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 collected upon us as children. Harsh words, the meaning punishments, too many silent treatments, taught us who we were. When we accept criticism as accurate and deserved, it molds our character, and eventually we live up to those assessments.

The good news is that we are in control of our own thoughts and attitudes, and in this respect, we are all powerful. The decision is ours to cast aside another’s criticism, replacing it with positive self-talk. However, to successfully undo the harm others words have caused takes daily dedication to our own positive reinforcement those who are competent and assured have internalized a positive dialogue with themselves.”

Today is a new beginning, and I can make a fresh start by believing that I am a worthwhile person, and my contribution is necessary.”

Casey, Karen, and Martha Vanceburg. “August 12.” Essay. In The Promise of a New Day, A Book of Daily Meditations. New York, New York: Harper Collins, 1984.

Take advantage of the upcoming Leaders Communicate Clearly virtual summit. 21+ subject matter experts and I will have conversations on Leadership, Communications, and Conversation skills. This is a free no cost event. Sign-up and show up.

www.leaderscommunicate.com

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Additional Information:

https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2022/01/01/day-eight-of-the-12-days-of-christmas-communication/

https://www.ready.gov/crisis-communications-plan

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Daniel

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 population is not in the upper class. Yes, that is a fact!

Are you tired of being put down, chastised, castrated, demeaned, eviscerated, overlooked, and forgotten because you want something different in life? Then stop doing it.

Is your business a golden egg, and your personal life a toilet? Do you happily frolic with your loved ones but cannot pay your bills? Do you long for a wonder, love, and joy-filled life? Look deep inside and learn what is holding you back. The process will not be easy, and it can be done.

Would you like a leg-up? Join me and 25+ experts on leadership, communications, and conversations. Yes, the ones we have with ourselves. This is a free no cost event, sign up and show up. And you will place yourself well ahead of the pack.

Go to www.leaderscommunicate.com and pick up some golden nuggets that will move your life forward.

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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 selfish doesn't have to be a bad thing – as long as you're not using (or hurting) other people. That's the negative form of selfishness and it's definitely self-serving.

But when it comes to your own time and happiness, being selfish and self-serving is often a good thing. Why? Because happy people are generally more well-rounded and they have more to give back to the people in their lives.

So, if you're looking for ways to be happier and enjoy life more, here are three tips:

1. Stop trying to please everyone else.

This is probably the most important tip on the list. So many people go through life trying to please other people – whether it's their boss, their friends, or their family. But at the end of the day, you're the only one who knows what truly makes you happy. So stop worrying about what other people think and start doing what makes YOU happy.

2. Learn to say "no."

Saying "no" can be really hard, especially if you're a people pleaser. But it's important to remember that you can't do everything and you don't have to say "yes" to every request that comes your way. Start learning to politely decline the things that you don't really want to do and you'll start feeling less stressed and more in control of your life.

3. Make time for yourself.

This one can be tough, especially if you have a lot of responsibilities. But it's so important to make time for yourself – even if it's just a few minutes each day. Take some time to do something that YOU enjoy, whether it's reading, taking a walk, or just sitting in silence. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel when you take some time for yourself.

So there you have it – three tips for being happy and enjoying life more. Start putting them into practice and see how your life changes for the better.

Additional Information:

https://declutterthemind.com/blog/happy-life/

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-be-happy

https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2020/06/06/10-tips-to-stay-positive-when-everyone-is-going-crazy/

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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 drought has already caused immense economic damage and will worsen.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/237433/economic-loss-due-to-drought-in-the-us/

https://www.drought.gov/current-conditions

Everyone needs to be aware of the situation and do what they can to conserve water. Even small changes can make a big difference. What can we do?

Have a Plan:

The first drought survival tip is to have a plan. If you live in an area prone to drought, it is essential to have a plan in place. This plan should include where you will get your water from, how you will conserve water, and what you will do if your crops fail. Having a plan will help.

Extra water:

Water is always a part of your emergency plan. And, if you are in a drought, doubling the amount of water on hand will be helpful. You may need to depend on your water storage longer than expected.

Consider this; you may use your water faster than anything else. And clean water will be hard to access under duress. Foraging for water should not be your number one water sourcing option. But it would help if you planned for it.

When possible, use grey-water. Grey-water is water that you can reuse from your household and not contaminated by feces. Laundry, dish-washing, or bathing water is usually acceptable to flush toilets and wash hands.

If you need to forage, it comes to wild water. Wild water is any water that originated in nature. This place can be a stream, river, pond, or lake. This water should always be considered contaminated, processed and filtered as needed. Remember to keep this water away from fresh drinking water to prevent cross-contamination.

Dust Storms:

While it is important to be aware of the dangers posed by dust storms, with some simple precautions, you can reduce your risk. Remember to stay indoors during a dust storm, cover your nose, mouth, and wear eye protection when you must go outside, and take extra care in areas where dust storms are common.

Most importantly, be prepared for drought conditions before they become a problem. Make sure you have enough water stored away and know how to collect and store grey-water and wild water. Prepare your home for power outages and make sure you have an emergency plan in place. By being proactive now, you can help ensure that you and your family are safe during times of crisis.

Additional Information:

https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2021/02/28/safe-drinking-water-may-not-always-be-available/

https://credendo.com/en/knowledge-hub/economic-impact-droughts-less-visible-short-term-long-term-effects-should-not-be

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P.S. Would you like to protect your loved ones from the emergencies and disasters that are coming? Take the free Disaster/Emergency Planning Assessment and let’s see how we can make that happen.

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