I’ve been posting the 12 Days of Christmas on social media this season. Each day, I’ve posted a “quick tip” about daily life and preparedness. I’m sharing each of the 12 Days here to help you get into preparedness mode as we approach year-end! 12 Days of Christmas: Daily Life Preparedness Series Day 1: Communication […]
Kick off season is here! September is upon us. American football, students back in school, and National Preparedness Month. Of these three, I’ll cover kids going back to school and Preparedness Month today (and, I may be watching football as I write this 😉) Back to School September is a time for fresh beginnings as
Over the past few months, I’ve been sharing information about the real-life impact of changes to policies. Living in the fuzzy zone of uncertainty is a teacher about what is yours to “control”. Competing “high-impact” matters are dominating life these days. How are you managing what’s within your control amidst uncertainty? Living in the fuzzy
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It’s that time of year, hurricane season is upon us. From June 1 to November 30 each year, we brace for hurricanes. As last year showed us, it is not always coastal communities that are impacted by hurricanes. Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. The agency
I started the Advisory Perspective Series years ago to highlight people who are working with us to improve our lives. Today, I’d like to introduce you to DocuGuardian and its founders, Lori and David Selsberg, who graciously provided answers to questions I sent them! To begin, here is a little bit about them and how
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Stroke Awareness Month: Know the Signs, Save a Life. As we observe Stroke Awareness Month this May, let’s take a moment to understand this medical emergency that can happen to anyone, at any time – and learn how quick action can save lives and limit long-term damage. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States
April is National Earthquake Preparedness Month. On Monday, April 14th, Southern California had a wake-up call. The MyShake app went off 2-3 seconds before the 5.2 quake on the Elsinore fault struck. FYI, the MyShake app is an earthquake early warning for residents of California, Oregon, and Washington. Here is the link to learn more:
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We covered Social Security and Medicare a few weeks back. Changes appear to be on the horizon for Social Security recipients, which may require more in-person office visits or the use of online tools. The changes mostly impact two groups of people: those seeking Social Security benefits for the first time and current recipients who
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Travel has been a part of my life since I was little! For those traveling in 2025, there are two important travel updates I want to bring to your attention. Beginning January 8, 2025, the U.K. will require an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for visitors from countries including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Fire prevention week is October 6-12, 2024. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you”. Living in California, I think of big fires impacting our community when I think about fire. This year, more than 1,400 people, including 43 firefighters, lost their lives to fires in the US. Thousands of acres of
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