Episode 83 – How much margin do you have? More thoughts on rebuilding after disaster.

How much margin do you have?  It may sound like a strange question but once you listen to the 2nd half of this podcast it will make more sense.  In the first half of the show, I share some more thoughts about rebuilding your life and home after a disaster hits (hopefully it doesn’t, though.)  In the second half, I discuss the elusive concept of creating “margin” in your life and how it relates to survival.  If you’re a businessman or businesswoman you are familiar with “margin” of profit.  This concept also applies to survival so tune in.

Highlights:

  • Slow down and survive.
  • Do your resources exceed your needs?
  • Animals on your property after a disaster.
  • Food that’s left after a disaster.
  • When is it time to retreat to your bug out location after a disaster?
  • What to do when you can return home.
  • Dealing with injured people after a disaster.
  • Taking on “too much.”
  • Activity Overload.
  • Balancing your commitments.
  • WHAT GOVERNS YOU?

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Episode 82 – Cleaning up the mess after a disaster

Cleaning up after a disaster can be worse than the disaster itself.  Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved. Children, senior citizens, people with disabilities and people for whom English is not their first language are especially at risk. Children may become afraid and some elderly people may seem disoriented at first. People with disabilities may require additional assistance. It is important to let children and elderly people know that they are safe and that you will help them find a safe place to stay. It is important that you try to talk with them in a calm way.  In this episode I also talk about personal safety after a disaster.

Highlights:

  • The 3 “messes” that need cleaning, Emotional mess, Financial mess and Physical mess.
  • How to avoid injury after a disaster.
  • How to check your home if it’s damaged.
  • What vital documents to retrieve.
  • How to deal with your insurance company.
  • How to check the outside of your home, then the inside.

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Thanks,

Bob Mayne

Today’s Survival Show