Daniel

Daniel is the urban disaster planning expert with over 30 years of experience training young men and women, foreign nationals, and Department of Defense Civilians to survive on the modern battlefield. He is the author of "Family Urban Disaster Planning" and co-author of the #1 Best Seller "The Book of Influence." And “The Book of Mentors” He earned his MBA with a minor in Project Management while serving in the military. He has over 26 education certificates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Center for Disease Control, and the National Fire Academy. He is a speaker and coach on the topics of Communications, Leadership, Financial Literacy, and Disaster Planning.

Tip of the Day 20190329 What’s Your Risk?

2019-04-01 by Daniel

Getting started on your Emergency Action Plan is easy. Get a fresh spiral bound notebook, a pen or pencil and call your County Office of Emergency Management. Ask for a copy of their Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment. It will identify the risks your County is preparing for. Maybe you should prepare for them … Read more

Tip of the Day 20190327 Food

2019-04-102019-03-27 by Daniel

A must-have item for your Emergency Action Plan. Shelves will empty quickly. It can take days or weeks to restock the Grocery Store. Plan for a minimum of three days of food. A week or two will be better. Till next time “Be Safe”

Tip of the Day 20190325 Water

2019-03-25 by Daniel

The human body is composed of 50% – 70% water, varying by age and general health considerations. Failure to drink enough water will lead to dehydration. Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086 Heat injury. If you don’t drink enough fluids when you’re exercising vigorously and perspiring heavily, you may end up with … Read more

Tip of the Day 20190322 Shelter

2019-03-22 by Daniel

Shelter from the storm. A classic 70’s Bob Dylan song. These four words are not to be taken lightly. The human body demands a minimum internal temperature variation to remain stable. Internal temperatures below 95° will result in Hypothermia and above 104° will result in Heat Stroke. Both of these can kill you. Till next … Read more

Tip of the Day 20190314 Air

2019-03-20 by Daniel

Tip of the Day 20190314 Air Air is an often-underrated substance. Not because it keeps us alive, but because we do not think about it until it is gone. One of the most common ways oxygen is depleted in the household is Carbon Monoxide. An avoidable risk. https://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm If you find yourself in the path … Read more