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!). […]
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 […]
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 […]