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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

Infants, children, teens, adults, and the elderly.

Mobility, hearing, sight, or emotionally impaired individuals.

Dietary restrictions.

https://www.ready.gov/disability

Pets and animals.

Age, medication, diet.

https://www.ready.gov/pets

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/pet-disaster-preparedness.html

Additional Information:

https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2016/03/09/special-needs/

You and your family’s needs are unique. Develop a plan of action and follow through with it.

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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.dictionary.com/browse/stick-to-it-iveness

There is even a song about it;

https://thetubekids.com/stick-to-it-song-lyrics-cocomelon-nursery-rhymes/

If it is good enough to tell our children to, it’s good enough for us to do.

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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 necessary part of keeping our spirits high. When things get tough, it's important to find ways to lighten the mood and have some fun.

Perseverance is essential for any goal. No one ever achieved anything great without persevering through hard times and setbacks. When the going gets tough, don't give up – keep pushing forward until you reach your goals.

Planning, playing, and persevering are the three P's of preparedness that everyone should remember. By keeping these in mind, you'll be better equipped to handle any situation that comes your way.

What is holding you back from putting a plan in action to protect your children from the emergencies and disasters that will come into their lives?

Don’t have the information?

Afraid you will do something wrong?

Need permission?

Click the calendar link and schedule a cal. Let’s have that conversation you've been avoiding.

Calendly Action Call Link. https://calendly.com/daniel-eap/action-call

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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 us for comfort and support. They have our backs when needed, and we should have theirs.

You are responsible for the health and welfare of your pets; they will not leave you. Don’t leave them.

For additional information.

https://www.ready.gov/pets

https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2022/01/12/fudp-conversation-with-angela-van-den-ham/

https://www.aaa.com/pettravel/

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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 welfare of our children, we will teach them apathy as a lifestyle. And our children will teach it to their children because that is what we, the parents, are teaching them to be.

Don’t play politician. Stop trying to be your child’s friend. Instead, do the right thing and prepare your children so you will not need to text them and ask if they are alive and OK.

Do you need some help preparing your children for the future you are giving them? Click the link below and schedule a call with me. https://calendly.com/daniel-eap/action-call

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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:

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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 it?

How will it happen?

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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-materials/

https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2017/03/17/prep-9-multipurpose-survival-productssupplies/

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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 which something happens or exists for a long time without stopping or changing

Survival; the fact or state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions

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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 much can you carry.

Are you going to a public shelter?

Hotel/Motel, Airbnb?

Friends and family?

At a minimum take a light blanket and a pillow, weather permitting.

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P.S. If you are in the Tampa Bay area, come to the live in person House Fire Safety event. Wednesday February 23rd, 2022. Register at: www.eapready.com