• Is Your Company, Organization Ready for the Next Disaster?

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    Principal consultant Vince Davis is a recognized future of disaster leader, a keynote speaker, author, and business resilience consultant.

    As Founder and principal of Preparedness Matters, Vince has transformed many of the world’s leading brands and organizations disaster planning, emergency management, crisis management, business continuity, and community resilience programs.

    Vince is a master of change and innovation, digital solutions, and the future of work. He mentors and coaches high-performing leaders with practical, experience-tested ideas, developing sustainable frameworks to build resiliency.

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    Check out our books. Available on Amazon except for the Native Handbook - Contact Us for Native book orders

    The Native Family Disaster Preparedness Handbook

    The Native Family Disaster Preparedness Handbook

    $15.99 - $17.99
    The Native Family Disaster Preparedness Handbook is a culturally grounded resource that supports American Indian and Alaska Native families in preparing for emergencies and disasters. It includes guidance shaped by Tribal values, generational knowledge, and community-based practices — offering practical steps for household planning, evacuation readiness, communication, and recovery. The handbook also highlights the importance of sovereignty, traditional decision-making, and community resiliency — helping Native families strengthen preparedness while honoring cultural identity and lifeways.
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    Lost and Turned Out - A Guide To Preparing Underserved Communities for Disasters

    Lost and Turned Out - A Guide To Preparing Underserved Communities for Disasters

    $9.99
    Lost and Turned Out focuses on the unique risks and barriers faced by underserved and historically marginalized communities. It provides guidance written from lived experience and field practice — offering strategies to close equity gaps in preparedness, increase local capacity, and help communities take ownership of their safety, recovery, and long-term resilience.
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    Empowered and Prepared - The Disaster Resiliennce Guide for Black Communities

    Empowered and Prepared - The Disaster Resiliennce Guide for Black Communities

    $19.99
    Empowered & Prepared is a practical community-level guide designed to help everyday families build personal resilience before disaster strikes. It offers clear steps, tools, and culturally relevant examples to help households create plans, strengthen their support networks, and make smart preparedness decisions — especially in environments where resources are limited and risk is high.
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  • Virtual Solutions

    Customized in-person and virtual keynotes, workshops, and e-learning resources to help your organization grow through change. Preparedness Matters has an international network of highly experienced leaders in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and Crisis management.

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    Keynote Speaking

    Over three decades of real-world experience distilled into instantly applicable mindset, behavior, and tools to grow through change in today's 'new normal.

    Previous Conference Experience:

    • International Crisis Management Conference - Newport
    • Disaster and Emergency Management Conference - Toronto
    • Blacks In Green distinguished Speaker Series - Chicago
    • South Dakota Public Health Coalition
    • National Tribal Emergency Management Conference - Spokane
    • International Network of Women in Emergency Management - N.J.
    • Partners In Emergency Management Conference- Seattle
    • Washington State Emergency Management Conference - Spokane
    • Emory University - Public Health Studies Program

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    Corporate Consulting

    Customized consulting, training, and project development sessions that give your organization a mindset, resources, and a clear path to resilience. We help your team design cost-effective plans and processes aligned with your goals.

    We've designed and launched programs for Fortune 100 companies. Find out how our solutions can help your business prepare for the 'new normal'

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