DisasterClass

Tesla Can Power Your HomeGraeme Hardy a Paramedic for 13years, a Supervisor for 4years, an Educator for 11years, a Father for 5years, and a Prepper for 6years joins Disaster Class to discuss some of his approaches to Preparedness, how he relies on Tesla and his experience with them so far.Website: https://tesla.com/solarpanels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teslaenerg Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaSolar Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

The Best Way to Relieve ChokingArthur Lih, founder and CEO of LifeVac, heard of a woman in a hospital weeping following the death of her young son. The reason for his death was that a grape had become lodged in his windpipe and the Heimlich Maneuver did not work. Once he heard the story he set out to invent an apparatus that could clear an airway. LifeVac's goal is to save as many lives as possible throughout the world. They are at over 640 lives saved and counting.Website: https://lifevac.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeVac Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_vac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifevac Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Have you ever wondered why people react the way they do during an emergency? In this episode, our friend, Jason Giove returns to discuss the psychology of emergency response, including the various biases that affect us and how we can combat them. Jason Giove is a First Aid, CPR, and Active Shooter Response instructor. He is also a business and life coach, and a public speaking instructor.To Book Jason as Keynote Speaker or as Business Coach: Website: www.eqforlife.comSend an email to jason@eqfolife.comTo Book Jason for Active Shooter/CPR/First Training:Send an email to 4minutes2life@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-giove-55b4851a3Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

#activeshooter #terrorism #firstaid #securityUnfortunately, active violent incidents are becoming quite common. Do you know what to do if such an event occurred? How can you prepare yourself? How can you stay alert? In this episode we help answer those questions with our special guest, Jason Giove. Jason Giove is a First Aid, CPR, and Active Shooter Response instructor. He is also a business and life coach, and a public speaking instructor.To Book Jason as Keynote Speaker or as Business Coach: Website: www.eqforlife.comSend an email to jason@eqfolife.comTo Book Jason for Active Shooter/CPR/First Training:Send an email to 4minutes2life@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-giove-55b4851a3Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

This week, we continue with Jason and Wesley as share their reactions to Epsiode 3 of Five Days at Memorial streaming on AppleTV+. They break down the episode and share their lessons learned.Watch the full episodes of Five Days at Memorial on AppleTV+https://tv.apple.com/us/show/five-days-at-memorial/umc.cmc.50agn5zbvuj7z70teq1p0pixnOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

This week, Jason and Wesley share their reactions to Epsiode 3 of Five Days at Memorial streaming on AppleTV+. They break down the episode and share their lessons learned.Watch the full episodes of Five Days at Memorial on AppleTV+https://tv.apple.com/us/show/five-days-at-memorial/umc.cmc.50agn5zbvuj7z70teq1p0pixnOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Jason and Wesley watch another episode of Five Days at Memorial and give their reactions. This series is based on actual events that took place at Memorial Hospital in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Jason and Wesley discuss their thoughts on the episode and the lessons learned from this tragic story. They discuss key takeaways that individuals can apply in their own lives.Check out “Five Days at Memorial” streaming now on Apple TV+https://tv.apple.com/us/show/five-days-at-memorial/umc.cmc.50agn5zbvuj7z70teq1p0pixnRegister for the Community Emergency Planning (CEP) class on January 30, 2023 at 6:00PM EST. Use promo code DisasterClass at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-emergency-planning-cep-tickets-489981777687Looking for a disaster kit?The QuikPack is an everyday carry survival kit that is perfect to throw in your bag, your car, or your office desk drawer. It is stocked with first-aid supplies including bleeding control tools, such as a tourniquet, chest seal, and hemostatic dressing. When you need to be ready quick, QuikPak is there.https://instinctready.com/products/quickpakOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Jason and Wesley are big fan's of the NBC Series “The Office.” This week Jason and Wesley break down the Dwight's fire drill cold open from season 5, episode 13, “Stress relief,” and discuss emergency preparedness lessons learned from the episode.To watch full episodes of “The Office” visit www.peacocktv.comOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Ever wonder how you can be useful during a disaster situation? Jason and Wesley talk with Anthony Escoto from New York City Emergency Management about the CERT program.CERT is a national program started by FEMA. It stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT recruits and trains citizens to be able to provide support to emergency responders during a crisis. Learn more about the NYC CERT program at the following link:https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/volunteer/nyc-cert.pageLearn more about CERT and find a CERT team near you at the following link:https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/welcome-to-cert?language=en_USRegister for the Community Emergency Planning (CEP) class on January 30, 2023 at 6:00PM EST. Use promo code DisasterClass at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-emergency-planning-cep-tickets-489981777687Looking for a disaster kit? The QuikPack is an everyday carry survival kit that is perfect to throw in your bag, your car, or your office desk drawer. It is stocked with first-aid supplies, including bleeding control tools, such as a tourniquet, chest seal, and hemostatic dressing. When you need to be ready quick, QuikPak is there.https://instinctready.com/products/quickpakOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

On Monday, January 2, 2023, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during a game against the Bengals. Immediately, staff rushed to his aid, and emergency personnel on hand began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), successfully resuscitating Hamlin on the field. In this episode, Jason and Wesley break down the events and discuss lessons learned. Also, Jason teaches how to do hands-only CPR.Register for the Community Emergency Planning (CEP) class on January 30, 2023 at 6:00PM EST. Use promo code DisasterClass at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-emergency-planning-cep-tickets-489981777687Looking for a disaster kit? The QuikPak is an everyday carry survival kit that is perfect to throw in your bag, your car, or your office desk drawer. It is stocked with first-aid supplies, including bleeding control tools, such as a tourniquet, chest seal, and hemostatic dressing. When you need to be ready quick, QuikPak is there.https://instinctready.com/products/quickpakOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Welcome to Season 2! Can you believe its been a full year since we started the DisasterClass Podcast! To start off the season, Jason and Wesley announce a free Community Emergency Planning (CEP) class for our listeners and viewers. Additionally, Jason and Wesley discuss their attendance at the Central Florida International Auto.Register for the Community Emergency Planning (CEP) class on January 30, 2023, at 6:00PM EST. Use promo code DisasterClass at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-emergency-planning-cep-tickets-489981777687Watch the full Central Florida International Auto Show review video at the following link: https://youtu.be/EaSevOAdjUQOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

In this episode, Jason and Wesley react to the first episode of “Five Days at Memorial,” an original series streaming on Apple TV+. This series is based on actual events that took place at Memorial Hospital in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Jason and Wesley discuss their thoughts on the first episode and the lessons learned from this tragic story. They discuss key takeaways that individuals can apply in their own lives.Check out “Five Days at Memorial” streaming now on Apple TV+https://tv.apple.com/us/show/five-days-at-memorial/umc.cmc.50agn5zbvuj7z70teq1p0pixnLooking for a disaster kit? The QuikPack is an everyday carry survival kit that is perfect to throw in your bag, your car, or your office desk drawer. It is stocked with first-aid supplies including bleeding control tools, such as a tourniquet, chest seal, and hemostatic dressing. When you need to be ready quick, QuikPak is there.https://instinctready.com/products/quickpakThe U-Pak Pro is the most versatile, functional, and practical 72 survival system on the market. It was built for survival but it is perfect for camping and outdoor adventure too. The U-PAK Pro is more than just survival, it is all about thriving. Make survival comfortable.https://instinctready.com/products/u-pakproOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

We have a special offer for our DisasterClass listeners! Join us on Monday, January 30th at 6:00 PM EST for a free Community Emergency Planning (CEP) course hosted by your favorite podcast hosts, Jason Perez and Wesley Long.This is a live virtual class presented via Zoom. You can interact with Jason and Wesley and ask questions. The course will cover how to assess and mitigate risk, how to create an emergency plan, and how and what to assemble in a disaster kit.Use promo code “DisasterClass” to register for FREE! ($80 value) Please note space is limited.Register at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-emergency-planning-cep-tickets-489981777687

Between 2015-2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 346,800 home structure fires per year resulting in an annual average of 2,620 civilian deaths; 11,070 civilian fire injuries; and $7.3 billion in direct property damage. (NFPA) On this episode of DisasterClass, Jason and Wesley talk with Barry and Aaron Mezei, a father and son team who are working to promote home fire safety after witnessing some scary events in their own neigborhood. Their company, Safer Escape, offers an innovative, safe, and affordable fire escape ladder for residential structures. Learn more about Safer Escape at www.saferescape.comOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

This week, Jason and Wesley interview, Jason Martin aka “Jason Two” who works as a regional preparedness consultant and Community Emergency Planning (CEP) instructor for Instinct Ready. Jason Martin, however, wasn't always a preparedness guru. Listen to the story of how he went from novice to preparedness guru.Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

This week listen to part two of the recorded interview with Wesley as he appears on EM Weekly. Wesley and Zack Borst, host of EM Weekly, discuss their favorite gear.To see all the podcasts available on The Readiness Lab, visit www.thereadinesslab.comOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

This week we listen to a recorded interview with Wesley as he appears on EM Weekly. Wesley and Zack Borst, host of EM Weekly, discuss their favorite gear.To see all the podcasts available on The Readiness Lab, visit www.thereadinesslab.comOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Listen to part two of Jason and Wesley's interview on EM Weekly, a podcast for emergency management professionals hosted by Zack Borst. They discuss best practices when it comes to preparing food for emergency situations. To see all the podcasts available on The Readiness Lab, visit www.thereadinesslab.comOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

This week listen as Jason and Wesley find themselves being interviewed on EM Weekly, a podcast for emergency management professionals hosted by Zack Borst. They discuss best practices when it comes to preparing food for emergency situations. To see all the podcasts available on The Readiness Lab, visit www.thereadinesslab.comOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

In this week's episode, preparedness goes virtual. Nowadays, cyber preparedness is just as important as physical preparedness. If you aren't careful, criminals can cause major problems with just a few clicks. This week's guest is Jason's own father and cybersecurity expert, John Perez. They discuss some common cyberattacks and how you can protect yourself from them.John Perez is the owner of Jp Data Solutions Inc., providing innovative technology solutions for their clients. To learn more, visit www.jpdatasolutions.com Our Sponsors:Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you're at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer Products at sawyer.comDoberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

In part two of the dialogue with Nat Sellers, aka “The Preparedness Guy,” the guys discuss an interesting topic in terms of preparedness. What is the moral responsibility of helping others? If others fail to plan ahead, do you share with them? How much do you share with them? Would you be putting your family at risk by giving up your precious resources? All that and more in this episode of DisasterClass.Nat Sellers is a professional emergency manager, survival enthusiast, and former combat medic. They also discuss the term “prepper” and how it has become a stigma in recent years, however in reality, preppers can be a force for good and an asset in times of crisis.Connect with Nat at www.preparednessguy.com or on instagram @thepreparednessguy Make sure to check out Nat's new podcast, “Preparedness Works.” You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.thereadinesslab.com/preparedness-works Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you're at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer Products at sawyer.comDoberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

If you follow any kind of preparedness based pages on social media, you've likely run into this week's special guest. Jason and Wesley talk with Nat Sellers, aka “The Preparedness Guy,” about all things preparedness. In part one of their conversation, Nat talks about a new podcast on the Readiness Lab network, in which he is the host, “Preparedness Works.” Nat Sellers is a professional emergency manager, survival enthusiast, and former combat medic. They also discuss the term “prepper” and how it has become a stigma in recent years, however in reality, preppers can be a force for good and an asset in times of crisis.Connect with Nat at www.preparednessguy.com or on instagram @thepreparednessguy Make sure to check out Nat's new podcast, “Preparedness Works.” You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.thereadinesslab.com/preparedness-works Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you're at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer Products at sawyer.comDoberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

PART 2:When disaster strikes specialized search and rescue teams are deployed to search and care for victims. These operatives need to be completely self-sufficient as they perform their missions. In this episode, Jason & Wesley talk to Rick Cummins, and experienced paramedic and search & rescue operative. Rick shares his tips and insight into being prepared for the worst.Rick has been deployed to some of the most devastating disasters in U.S. history, including Hurricane Katrina. He is also the Director of Operations and Lead Instructor for Flood Rescue Academy and Paramedic Captain for Special Operations, Hamilton EMS. Connect with Rick at https://floodrescueacademy.org , by email at floodrescueacademy@gmail.com, or on social media @floodrescueacademy Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

When disaster strikes specialized search and rescue teams are deployed to search and care for victims. These operatives need to be completely self-sufficient as they perform their missions. In this episode, Jason & Wesley talk to Rick Cummins, and experienced paramedic and search & rescue operative. Rick shares his tips and insight into being prepared for the worst.Rick has been deployed to some of the most devastating disasters in U.S. history, including Hurricane Katrina. He is also the Director of Operations and Lead Instructor for Flood Rescue Academy and Paramedic Captain for Special Operations, Hamilton EMS. Connect with Rick at https://floodrescueacademy.org , by email at floodrescueacademy@gmail.com, or on social media @floodrescueacademy Our Sponsors:Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you're at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer Products at sawyer.comDoberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

There are so many different ways to start a fire, and so many opinions on which way is best. After trying out several different fire starting tools, Jason and Wesley are convinced that they found the easiest option. On this episode of DisasterClass, Jason and Wesley interview Mike Beyrodt, the inventory of Pull Start Fire. This amazing fire starting tool is unlike anything Jason or Wesley have ever seen. Before recording this episode the guys test out the Pull Start Fire to see if it really holds up to the claims. Click the link below to watch the full test videohttps://youtu.be/MVugETgcgWMWant to try out Pull Start Fire for yourself? Visit the link below.https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2005813&u=3313418&m=124282&urllink=&afftrack=Our Sponsors:Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from insect repellents to water filtration. The filters are used in disaster situations all around the world, so whether you are in the backcountry or in the backyard, check out www.sawyer.com to learn more.Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

It's time for everyone's favorite subject–food! Well, it's at least Jason and Wesley's favorite subject. However, when it comes to a disaster setting, how much food should you be preparing? As the guys find out, what comes in a lot of premade kits is nowhere near sufficient. In this episode, Jason and Wesley talk about food prep and even taste test some Mountain House Biscuits and Gravy.Mountain House does not sponsor DisasterClass (we wouldn't mind if they did) but the guys do indeed love their stuff. Below is a link where you can purchase some Mountain House freeze-dried food.https://amzn.to/3qVl2TdDon't forget to enter to win a free pouch of Mountain House. Comment on the DisasterClass podcast social media pages about what your favorite “survival” food is.Our Sponsors:Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you're at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer Products at sawyer.comDoberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

September is national preparedness month and we are challenging you to do just one thing this month to be better prepared. In this episode, Jason and Wesley explore Ready.gov, the official community-centered website of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. There, they find some free useful resources that you can use right away to increase your readiness.Family Emergency Plan Formhttps://www.ready.gov/plan-formInstinct Ready Emergency Action Plan Templatehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/14pzg4ZiBaTX_K_vIKZ8pzi_rDABHKAyM/view?usp=sharingCommunity Emergency Planning Online Coursehttps://instinctready.com/products/1396583Get 15% off sitewide at instinctready.com including the Community Emergency Planning Course with promo code PREPAREDNESSMONTH.Our Sponsors:Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you're at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer Products at sawyer.comDoberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Did you know a piece of paper could save your life? It's true! Jason and Wesley talk with Matthew Flint from the File of Life Foundation about how that is possible.Medical emergencies can happen anytime. When they do, there is confusion, panic and urgency. Paramedics arrive on the scene with no information about the person in need. Seconds count – they can make the difference between life and death. The File of Life Foundation has a program that helps buy back those precious seconds and minutes. To learn more about File of Life, visit www.thefileoflife.orgIt's National Preparedness Month! A nationwide initiative to increase awareness about simple things you can do to be better prepared for emergencies. To celebrate, Instinct Ready is offering 15% off sitewide with promo code preparednessmonth. Or, you can get their latest product, the QuikPak everyday ready kit, for free with any U-PAK purchase with promo code QuikPak. Visit www.instinctready.com to learn more.Our Sponsors:Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offer the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you're at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer Products at sawyer.comDoberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

It's time for part-two of the interview with meteorologist Cheryl Nelson. Cheryl discusses the value of planning ahead along with practical suggestions of what to put in your disaster kit. Preparing for an emergency is not as hard as you think. As Jason and Wesley learn, it's a lot easier than forecasting the weather. Listen as Cheryl also describes a chilling story of her coverage of a tornado outbreak in Virginia. Cheryl is an award-winning TV host and an AMS certified broadcast meteorologist, lifestyle/natural disaster preparedness expert with two decades of experience, appearing on Fox News, BBC World News, CNBC, and the weather channel, just to name a few. She is also the founder and owner of Prepare With Cher, LLC. Learn more about Cheryl at www.preparewithcher.com or by connecting with her on social media @cherylnelsontv.Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

You cancel your plans because the forecast calls for snow, but all that happens is a few flurries. Sound familiar? Yeah, we get it. It can be frustrating when the forecast is off, but have you ever stopped to think of what it takes to forecast the weather? What can you do to increase your weather literacy? Get the inside scoop from professional meteorologist Cheryl Nelson.Cheryl is an award-winning TV host and an AMS certified broadcast meteorologist, lifestyle/natural disaster preparedness expert with two decades of experience, appearing on Fox News, BBC World News, CNBC, and the weather channel, just to name a few. She is also the founder and owner of Prepare With Cher, LLC. Learn more about Cheryl at www.preparewithcher.com or by connecting with her on social media @cherylnelsontv.Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Part two:Rejoin Jason and Wesley on their road-trip to Atlanta, Georgia, for a special emergency management training and product launch. See a whole new side to Wesley as the two get into a colorful discussion about bug-out vehicles. What would be your ideal bug-out vehicle? Let us know in the comments.Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

DisasterClass podcast goes on the road! Join Jason and Wesley as they make their way from New York to Atlanta, Georgia, for an intensive 3-day emergency management training put on by the Readiness Lab. This unscripted episode lends itself to some funny banter and bickering as the two are stuck together in the car for upwards of 14 hours.Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Does emergency planning really work? In this episode, Jason and Wesley talk with Sherry Henderson, one of Jason's former college classmates, to answer this question.As part of her graduate studies in emergency & disaster management, Sherry worked with some residents of Co-op City in the Bronx, New York, to assess their risk, create an emergency plan, and develop a training and exercise program. Her hard work spanned the course of one year. Was it worth it? Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practices, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today because preparedness starts at home.

Staying informed of impending hazards is a crucial part of preparedness. But, how exactly do you do that? Well, fortunately, there is an entire infrastructure in place within the United States to keep you in the know. In this episode, Jason and Wesley talk with Justin Singer and Jody Smith from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or, IPAWS for short. This high-tech system plays an integral role in national preparedness, and it is something you absolutely need to know about.For more information about IPAWS, visit www.FEMA.gov/ipawsOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

There are critical functions and services that we rely on everyday within our communties. These are called Community Lifelines, and they are essential for modern life. What makes up these lifelines? And, how could we be affected if a hazard impacts them? Jason and Wesley dive deep into this subject by breaking down the seven different lifelines identified by FEMA, and they look at some recent disasters to see what it looks like when a disaster impacts them.Interested in the Sawyer Insect Repellent mentioned by Jason in the podcast? Click the link before to get it on Amazon.https://amzn.to/3nIvxb7Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practices, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today because preparedness starts at home.

Every year millions of people suffer the wrath of Mother Nature, as infrastructure is demolished, houses are flooded and swept away, and lives are lost. Why do we continue to place cost over safety while the technology exists to build homes capable of withstanding hurricanes, fires, and tornadoes? In this episode, Jason and Wesley explore this question as they talk with George Siegal, the director, and producer of the award-winning documentary, “The Last House Standing.”If you are a homeowner or a prospective homeowner, you will not want to miss this insightful discussion. How much do you know about your home? Will it succumb to the forces of mother nature? Or, will it be the last house standing? Watch George's profound documentary film at www.thelasthousestanding.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetheworldfilms/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelasthousestanding/Twitter: https://twitter.com/movetwfilmsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal-988a458/George Siegal is also the creator and host of the “Tell Us How To Make It Better” podcast. In his podcast, George talks with thinkers, innovators, and creative minds who are out to solve real problems. Check out the podcast today!www.tellushowtomakeitbetter.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tellushowtomakeitbetter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TellushowtomakeitbetterYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxPLp71cSMPWIjaRSDbW3fJsKbRexmuF6Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/movetheworldfilms/Our Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Water is by far the most precious resource on earth! However, waterborne contaminants are a leading cause of illness around the world. During a disaster, water can become contaminated and lead to serious illness and death. In this epsisode of DisasterClass, Jason and Wesley talk with Travis Avery of Sawyer about an amazing little product that is provinging a big solution in the world of water purification. Since 1984, Sawyer Products has offered the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from first aid kits developed for wilderness use to our newest topical insect repellents that use time-released liposome technology. For more information about Sawyer products, visit:www.sawyer.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawyerproducts/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sawyerproductsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawyer-products/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SawyerProducts/featuredOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct Ready DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Flooding is one of the most commonly occurring natural hazards in the United States. Jason and Wesley talk with Robert Chaney and Jason Bourgeault from Rooftop Liferafts in this episode. They discuss some of their experiences, the importance of flood preparedness, and a unique and innovative product for flood safety.Website: https://rooftopliferafts.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTLRsystemsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftopliferaftsinc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopliferaftOur SponsorsDoberman Emergency ManagementWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practices, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

In this special episode, Jason and Wesley talk with former acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator, Pete Gaynor. Upon his appointment by the President of the United States, Mr. Gaynor oversaw some 300 disasters in his tenure as FEMA administrator, including one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons in history and the agency's first ever pandemic response. https://www.dhs.gov/person/peter-t-gaynorMr. Gaynor explains the responsibilities of FEMA and its relationship with state and local jurisdictions, and how it relates to national resilience. They also discuss the responsibilities of the average citizen and some practical suggestions on how to prepare for disasters, including a helpful tool–the FEMA mobile app.https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messagesAfter his term at FEMA, Pete Gaynor now works as the Senior Vice President and Director of National Resilience, Response, and Recovery Programs for the LiRo group, a private architecture and design firm providing a wide range of services for the public and private sectors.https://www.liro.comOur SponsorsDoberman Emergency ManagementWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Preparing for a disaster goes well beyond having food, water, and shelter. In this episode, Jason & Wesley talk with Mistofer Christopher, a children's book author, about the importance of mental preparedness and overcoming fear and anxiety. Chris offers some valuable insight and perspective on human nature and how different people react during an emergency.Connect with Mistopher Christopher to learn more about his book “Talk About The Monster.”Click on link for “Talk About The Monster” The App, Book, or Sing-A-Long Song A story for children ages 5-11 to take a little BIG step to face anxiety and fear. https://www.mistoferchristopher.com/popupshop Subscribe to Mistofer Christopher YouTube channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxuZn8PXkS9bQ_Q4aUx6qJQOur SponsorsDoberman Emergency ManagementWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Don't forget the kids! They can prepare too! Jason & Wesley talk with Heather Beal, a seasoned Navy Vet, Emergency Manager, and Author. Heather discusses the importance and value of educating the young ones, and what she is doing to help fill a critical need in childcare and education.Heather is the author of several children's books that help prepare young ones for emergency situations. To learn more about Heather, you can visit her at Train 4 Safety Press. https://www.train4safety.com/You can now also purchase Heather's books at InstinctReady.com.https://instinctready.com/collections/booksOur SponsorsDoberman Emergency ManagementWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

In this bonus episode, Wesley and Jason chat with Austin Grant. You may remember Austin from the Episode on hazard mitigation. In this episode, Austin speaks about a personal disaster experience he had while camping in the mountains of Wyoming. DisasterClass is brought to you by:Instinct ReadyInstinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.Doberman Emergency ManagementWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practices, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.

In this episode, Jason and Wesley pick up where they left off in Prep101. They discuss the concept of hazard mitigation, which can decrease your disaster risk and save you lots of money and headaches. How can homeowners mitigate some common hazards? Check out this mitigation fact sheet from FEMA that has some ways you can mitigate wind and flood damage for your home?https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/mitigation_homeowners_fact_sheet_2017.pdfDid you know that on average, hazard mitigation saves $6-8 for every dollar invested. Don't believe us, check out the research.https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_mitsaves-factsheet_2018.pdfFor our special guests in this episode, welcome Brandon Troutner and Austin Grant of Farmers Insurance in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They offer some valuable insight into the world of insurance, highlighting the need to make sure you understand your policy and coverage to effectively transfer your risk.https://agents.farmers.com/wy/cheyenne/brandon-troutnerDisasterClass is brought to you by:Instinct ReadyInstinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.Doberman Emergency ManagementWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practices, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.

Jason and Wesley dive into understanding disaster risk through the use of a risk assessment, a process for identifying hazards and understanding their impacts. They also talk with John Scardena, Emergency Manager, Disaster Tough podcast host, and CEO of Doberman Emergency Management, to get his expert scoop on assessing risk.Jason and Wesley discuss some tools available to the public to research hazards and understand their impacts. Below are your “course materials.”The FEMA App allows you to find common hazards by city or zip code.https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messagesRed Cross has an interactive map to browse hazards by region.https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/common-natural-disasters-across-us.html#allColumbia University Center for Disaster Preparedness has a detailed hazard map.https://ncdp.columbia.edu/library/mapsmapping-projects/us-natural-hazards-index/Ready.gov contains great information on specific hazards including what to do before during and after.https://www.ready.gov/Also, look to your local or state office of emergency management for local disaster resourcesBegin performing your own risk assessment using the Instinct Ready Emergency Action Plan and Risk Assessment Template. https://instinctready.com/pages/risk-assessmentFor more information on how to use this template effectively and create a comprehensive plan take the Community Emergency Planning online course.https://instinctready.com/products/1396583If you have a question, preparedness tip, or a disaster story to share, send us an email at disasterclass@instinctready.com, or drop us a message on instagram, facebook, twitter, or linkedin. Doing so will put you in the running to be featured on the show and win some cool prizes.Connect with our GuestConnect with John Scardena by following the Disaster Tough podcast, Movie AAR, or by sending an email to info@dobermanemg.com. The Movie After Action Report podcast is a fun reality check on the crazy disasters that happen in movies. Seasoned professionals, John Scardena and Patrick McGinn, call out the absurd storyline, highlight the plausible plot developments, and let you know what you should do if you find yourself in these situations.Disaster Tough is the #1 rated emergency management podcast by emergency managers, for emergency managers. Listen, as your host, John Scardena, a former Federal Emergency Response Official with Type 1 response experience speaks with other experts in the field. They share stories, lessons learned, and tips to help you make informed decisions. Our SponsorsDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at www.instinctready.com with promo code DISASTERCLASS. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. When you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.

Meet your hosts in this introductory episode, Jason Perez and Wesley Long. They are active EMTs with a passion for educating the public. Jason and Wesley discuss their journeys into the preparedness field, why they feel preparedness is important, and what you can expect to get out of DisasterClass. This podcast takes on a new approach to disaster planning and preparedness, using research, expert testimony, and science-based methods.DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready. Instinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at www.instinctready.com with promo code DISASTERCLASS. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. When you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practices, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.If you have a question, preparedness tip, or a disaster story to share, send us an email at disasterclass@instinctready.com, or drop us a message on instagram, facebook, twitter, or linkedin. Doing so will put you in the running to be featured on the show and win some cool prizes.