When #HurricaneIniki hit in 1992 and I headed over as a CFI with #FEMA to Kauai for the major relief effort, I used the local #radio station, KONG radio, to establish myself there on the island. I called in to the show and secured myself a guide and a driver from the airport (cool!). Accommodations were […]
Building in a Hurricane Prone Area
Building a home in an area that has the potential for hurricanes is serious business. If you live in one of these areas, then it’s up to you to ensure your home stands up to powerful winds. Even though the home might not come out entirely unscathed, by taking certain precautions and steps when building or […]
Disaster Planning for Your Large Animals
Do you have large animals, such as horses or livestock? If you do, you already know that it can be very difficult to care for these animals, even in the best of times. When you’re facing a disaster, things can become even harder. These animals prove more difficult to board than a dog, cat or a […]
Thank your family by protecting them in a disaster
On this Thanksgiving Day, I give thanks for my family! In my book, I acknowledge my brother for his companionship, tell funny and disgusting stories about doing inspections with my dad, and note that my mom and I have the same pants-dropping doll on our windshield (and she is my biggest supporter and best friend too!). […]
Shark Tank Barbara Corcoran
Even sharks donate their time and money to worthy causes like Celebrities4DisasterRelief.org Barbara ROCKS !!!! #FEMADUDE #ELNINO #FRECKSZONE
Rob Thomas Match Box Twenty
Even rock stars like Rob Thomas of Match Box Twenty would like to help out with a great non-profit foundation like Celebrities4DisasterRelief.org #FEMADUDE #FRECKSZONE #
Motley Crew
Even Motley Crew members like Vince Neil and Tommy Lee know how rough it can get that one of their concerts. So, just like a disaster, they have the right kind of insurance to cover the band, roadies, and the fans in case it gets way out of hand. Like a rock concert it is […]
LOVED THIS BOOK
Loved this book By Amazon Customer on July 10, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Loved this book. I am also in the business so enjoyed Robert’s stories of how his career began and how FEMA has progressed. This book would be great for anyone who has gone thru and survived a natural disaster. Thanks […]
Floyd Mayweather, George Foreman and Mills Lane
Boxing champs like Floyd Mayweather, George Foreman and Mills Lane want to give disasters victims a fighting chance by telling them to read and study “Disaster Manual for Financial Recovery” when they battle #ELNINO. Otherwise they may get knocked right out of the ring with their Insurance company. Don’t be a disaster after the disaster […]
Mike Dodd & Mike Whitmarsh silver medal 1996 Olympics
Mike Dodd and Mike Whitmarsh just missed out on winning the gold medal in the 1996 Olympics, but were happy with their Silver medals in Men’s Beach Volleyball. They went on to win many beach volleyball tournments after that as seen in the one here in Kauai. God bless Mike Whitmarsh, who died some time […]