As a 25-year veteran #FEMAinspector, I’ve heard this thousands of times, “I paid my insurance company for 40 years and never knew I wasn’t cover for this!” Don’t find yourself in a similar predicament when part or all of your personal property and home is destroyed by a disaster. Disaster Recovery Manual: A Self Help Guide […]
When They Tell You to Evacuate – Do It!
You’ve all seen it on the news. Every time we have a disaster in the country, from a volcanic eruption to a hurricane, some individuals simply refuse to leave their home and evacuate. Many do not feel that the disaster will be as dangerous or as damaging as it could be. Others don’t trust the […]
The Second Edition of Dust in the Wind is out!
Due to its success, I’m pleased to say that the Second Edition of Dust in the Wind is available for sale on Amazon.com, Smashwords.com, Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, Scribd, Oyster, Kobo and more in both paperback and eBook form. If you want an autographed copy, just click on the SHOP button on the main […]
The Story of Hurricane Hugo
The first disaster call that I received was for #HurricaneHugo. This storm would really define my first days as a FEMA inspector. This storm twisted steel and gobbled up thousands of homes. I headed into it without any real understanding of what was sitting in my path. Date: September 22, 1989 Highest Sustained Winds: 160 […]
Watch This Video to Learn More About Dust in the Wind: #RealFEMA Disaster Stories
Inexperienced, Incompetent or Impaired? The FEMA Inspector at Your Door
After a disaster, the FEMA inspector at your door might be inexperienced, incompetent or impaired. I spend a lot of my book talking about how a contract #FEMAinspector (CFI) is a real human being taking time out of their real life to help you, most often with the best intentions and the most professional demeanor. But […]
FEMA Inspector Robert Winter Announces Kickstarter for New Eye-Opening Memoir, Dust in the Wind
Robert Winter, a 25-year FEMA veteran, has today announced the launch of his Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of Dust in the Wind, a revealing behind the scenes book. Las Vegas, Nevada, May 27, 2014 – Robert Winter, a one-time contractor turned FEMA inspector, has dozens of stories to share, ranging from touching tales […]