Author Archive: danielkilburn

Preparation VS Panic

  Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger—if we didn’t feel it, we couldn’t protect ourselves from legitimate threats. But often we fear situations that are far from life-or-death, and thus hang back for no good reason….
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How many Seasons are there in Florida?

  Traditionally there are just four seasons to be had anywhere in the world. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. But in Florida we have five. Five you say, yes Five. I can hear you now, asking what on earth am…
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You will be Alone

EMS will be stretched to the limit. Will anyone come to your aid? Will anyone be able to come to your aid? Copyright: amasterpics123 / 123RF Stock Photo   “We realized that when a disaster happened, whether an earthquake, storm…
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Zika Virus

  The Zika Virus seems to be the current biological threat on most people’s tongues today.   Copyright: WikiImages During my tenure with the US Army, during the late 70’s through the 80’s we were preparing to fight a Chemical,…
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EVACUATE

Run from water, hide from the wind.   Copyright: Daniel Kilburn The emergency/disaster is barreling down on you and you still have some time before it hits: Hurricanes, Severe Storms. The disaster struck without warning: Earthquake, Tornado, Technological, and Terrorist…
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