“Your Beer Might Survive… Will Your Food Supply?” Beer Shelf Life at Room Temperature: A Disaster Planning Question Nobody Expected An interesting question the other day: “Daniel, how long will a can beer last at room temperature?” To some people, this may seem to be an obvious question. Might be something that gets asked at … Read more
Yes, Even Before Coffee Let’s get this out of the way: Most emergencies do not begin with sirens. They begin with a sound far more subtle… like a smoke alarm with a dying battery at 2:17 a.m., a flat tire before a meeting, or the realization that you can’t find the insurance card when you … Read more
Financial Habits for Stability: Leadership Before Disruption Let me be very clear about something most people don’t want to hear: Security is not something you buy when things go wrong. Security is something you build before disruption ever shows up. February is about financial foundations, not hype, not hacks, not fear-based planning. This month is … Read more
What This Update Covers This “Where We Are Now” update reflects a real-time conversation with eCERT® founder Mark Matheson, focused on substance, not speculation. Topics include: What elements of eCERT® are already built and operational What is actively in development (manufacturing, deployment, governance) How eCERT® differs from traditional CERT and NGO models The role of … Read more
From Prepared Families… to Prepared Communities Why 2026 Isn’t Just Another Year There’s a funny thing about resilience — nobody cares about it… …until the lights go out. …until the kids are scared. …until payroll is delayed. …until the school PA system says “This is NOT a drill.” And yet, 2025 proved something powerful. When … Read more
