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Tom Beasley and Susan Conniry, residents of San Diego County, developed the “Travelin’ Road Show” a disaster survival training in 1997. Knowing that emergency services personnel are often understaffed and under-budgeted, they undertook the unique approach to disaster preparedness by adapting wilderness skills into an urban environment and began teaching citizens techniques that utilize resources in their immediate environment. By “creating awareness without precipitating panic”, they teach communities how to “take care of themselves.” Business and Corporate group training is also available. The program is entertaining and educational as Laura Berry, CERT member and Sergeant for the San Diego Animal Rescue Reserve said, " I learned a lot and could have sat another 2 hours learning, listening, and laughing!"

As our economy slips into chaos, it makes sense to once again become self-sufficient and live happily with less. When you realize that what you fear losing the most is NOT what you need, the future seems a bit brighter. Check out "Learning to Live with Less."

If you are "Ready to get Ready" but don't have the time or even know where to begin, Susan and Tom will work with you to design and implement your plan. Consultation costs vary.

Testimonials

Recommendation from Mid City CERT

Susan and Tom "survived" the Cedar Fire in 2003

In 2006, after numerous requests to provide written information on the subject, Tom and Susan published their disaster survival handbook. These books are available for a discounted price at all the trainings and presentations and are also available from Amazon.

A Disaster Survival Handbook

To be truly prepared you need a solution that goes beyond 72-hour survival packages. In the handbook, Ready or Not, the authors explain the priorities of shelter, water, fire and food, give you simple survival techniques and provide you with enough tools to deal effectively with any emergency situation.

"This book is a fantastic primer for disaster readiness that is an easy and enjoyable read. I managed to read the entire book on a cross country flight, and I honestly could not put it down..."

Read the entire review at Peak Oil Resources

Ready or not, you can survive!

"Citizens can, by acquiring basic skills and making preparations, become an asset rather than a liability."

Ready or not we know that our earth, unstable and unpredictable, has the potential on a daily basis to create havoc and destruction caused by natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, just to name a few!

Add to that the increased risks from nuclear, bioloigical and chemical hazards; the bird flu and the seemingly constant terrorist threats that assail us.

Note also that our frail and overburdened infrastructure is crumbling: water treatment plants and antiquated sewer systems are failing, and bridges and tunnels are falling down.

A survival situation is your comfort zone and boundaries being moved!

We have always lived with disasters and adversity. But part of our problem today is that we have been lulled into a false sense of security. Addicted to comfort and convenience we are slowly suffocating in that comfort zone. We have become a society so ensconced in the interdependence of modern technology that we have lost our personal strengths. We have abandoned nature's skill set: self-confidence, resourcefulness and adaptability.

See your survival as a personal challenge!

As we found out during the aftermath of the 2003 Cedar Fire in San Diego and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, we are not immune to failures of technology and that government agencies, local, or federal, may be ill-eqiupped to help.

"Shelter, Water, Fire and Food"

These priorities are the same in any situation, in any environment. They are your needs; basic needs that are all provided by our Earth. Consider that a disaster is a chance to take a simple step to once again touch the Earth, respect her and trust in her wisdom. And when you realize that equipped with little more than your brain and your bare hands you can survive any emergency situation, you will accept the challenge of the dark and the unknown. We really are remarkable creatures. We adapt. These instincts are inside waiting to be let out. Read more...

For more information contact Susan by email.

"We all have a basic survival instinct. We stay alive day in and day out by adhering to the rules - shelter, water, fire & food!"

Tom Beasley - author

A gift of life! Ready or Not is a great gift for friends and family.

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Trainings and presentations are offered to local San Diego cities, communities, schools, churches and CERT groups. Trainings for corporate and business employees are also avalable.. Contact Susan by email for more information.