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Same Theme, Different Context–and a Reminder How Far Back I Really Go in Disaster Recovery
Funny, life sometimes takes us full circle, even without our realization–until something puts us in a “deja-vu” moment. Then we realize we’ve been there before, and though under different circumstances, we know there is a reason why we are in … Continue reading
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Tagged deja-vu, disaster recovery, preparing, resilience, small towns
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Back to My Roots: Towns, Farms/Agribusinesses–the Folks Who Feed Us–Must be Included in Resilience
I am the son of a farmer. Although I did not grow up on a farm, my dad had three, and owned a commercial hatchery–a factory that produced living things–baby chicks–literally by the millions, which is incredible for me to … Continue reading
Why EVERYONE Needs “Extreme Weather”…The Book, That Is!
Growing up in the southern U.S., I have encountered my share of extreme weather events. But never an earthquake. Last year, in a town less than 25 miles from my childhood home, a series of earthquakes damaged homes and businesses, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonnie Schneider, Disasters, Extreme Weather, Oklahoma, Preparedness, Recovery, resilience
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Resilience–A Buzzword, Yes–But Also So Much More
re·sil·ience (noun) the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after an adverse and/or disruptive event–Merriam Webster Dictionary. Please hang on to that definition. We’ll need it soon. But first, and a first for me, a personal note. Apologies all … Continue reading
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Tagged Disaster, Professional Education, Recovery, resilience, United Nations, University of Oklahoma
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