August 31, 2025 • 11 mins
The visuals of preppers often show lone individuals or single families. Many preppers feel that the more people who know about your preps, the more you make yourself a target during an emergency. Can you prep discreetly while building community among like-minded people who see the value in preparedness? Listen to find out.
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Lynn Jordan:
The visuals of peppers often (00:01):
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Lynn Jordan: show lone individuals or single (00:02):
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Lynn Jordan: families. (00:04):
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Lynn Jordan: Many peppers feel that the more (00:05):
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Lynn Jordan: people who know about your (00:07):
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Lynn Jordan: preps, the more you make (00:08):
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Lynn Jordan: yourself a target during an (00:09):
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Lynn Jordan: emergency. (00:10):
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Lynn Jordan: Can you prep discreetly while (00:11):
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Lynn Jordan: building community among like (00:13):
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Lynn Jordan: minded people who see the value (00:14):
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Lynn Jordan: in preparedness? (00:16):
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Lynn Jordan: Listen to find out. (00:17):
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Lynn Jordan: Hi, I'm the urban lady prepper. (00:20):
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Lynn Jordan: I help single moms and solo (00:22):
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Lynn Jordan: women with practical emergency (00:24):
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Lynn Jordan: preparedness. (00:25):
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Lynn Jordan: But of course, all are welcome to be better prepared for (00:26):
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Lynn Jordan: whatever happens next. (00:29):
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Lynn Jordan: As disasters become more (00:32):
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Lynn Jordan: frequent and devastating, we'll (00:33):
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Lynn Jordan: need our support system of (00:35):
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Lynn Jordan: neighbors, friends, and family (00:36):
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Lynn Jordan: to rebuild and survive more than (00:38):
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Lynn Jordan: ever. (00:39):
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Lynn Jordan: And for single moms and solo women, building and nurturing (00:40):
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Lynn Jordan: such relationships is not only natural, but can form a network (00:43):
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Lynn Jordan: that can be uplifting, supportive, and yes, even life (00:46):
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Lynn Jordan: saving With a government that seems focused on cutting social (00:49):
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Lynn Jordan: services, many people rely on, and also cutting vital agencies (00:54):
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Lynn Jordan: like NOAA, which predict and update us on disasters. (00:58):
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Lynn Jordan: We'll need to combine our (01:02):
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Lynn Jordan: forces, like Voltron, to be a (01:03):
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Lynn Jordan: strong community that can fend (01:04):
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Lynn Jordan: for itself. (01:06):
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Lynn Jordan: However, in tough times, we (01:07):
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Lynn Jordan: often face the challenge of (01:09):
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Lynn Jordan: balancing community with the (01:11):
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Lynn Jordan: instinct to protect our own hard (01:12):
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Lynn Jordan: earned and life sustaining (01:14):
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Lynn Jordan: stuff. (01:15):
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Lynn Jordan: Never doubt the power of people coming together to preserve (01:16):
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Lynn Jordan: their community and way of life. (01:19):
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Lynn Jordan: And while most people are good (01:21):
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Lynn Jordan: and have the best intentions, (01:22):
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Lynn Jordan: there will always be those who (01:24):
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Lynn Jordan: take advantage of human (01:25):
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Lynn Jordan: kindness. (01:26):
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Lynn Jordan: So how do you build trust among your neighbors while maintaining (01:27):
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Lynn Jordan: your privacy and resources? (01:30):
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Lynn Jordan: The challenge lies in being (01:33):
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Lynn Jordan: transparent and open, while also (01:34):
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Lynn Jordan: ensuring that your personal (01:36):
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Lynn Jordan: boundaries and privacy are (01:37):
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Lynn Jordan: respected. (01:39):
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Lynn Jordan: By setting boundaries and (01:40):
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Lynn Jordan: carefully vetting neighbors to (01:41):
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Lynn Jordan: determine who's reliable and (01:42):
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Lynn Jordan: solid, you can create a network (01:43):
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Lynn Jordan: that supports both the (01:45):
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Lynn Jordan: community's strength and your (01:46):
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Lynn Jordan: personal needs. (01:48):
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Lynn Jordan: Here's how. (01:49):
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Lynn Jordan: Identifying trustworthy allies (01:50):
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Lynn Jordan: and effective communication come (01:52):
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Lynn Jordan: into play when looking for (01:53):
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Lynn Jordan: trustworthy people in your (01:56):
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Lynn Jordan: neighborhood. (01:57):
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Lynn Jordan: It's important to note the folks that are consistently involved (01:58):
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Lynn Jordan: in local initiatives and volunteering are more likely to (02:01):
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Lynn Jordan: be trusted as allies. (02:04):
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Lynn Jordan: But consider creating two circles. (02:06):
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Lynn Jordan: The outer circle represents the (02:08):
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Lynn Jordan: people you would like to have as (02:10):
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Lynn Jordan: part of the Core Community (02:11):
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Lynn Jordan: Preparedness team, and the (02:12):
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Lynn Jordan: circle closest to you would be (02:14):
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Lynn Jordan: considered friends rather than (02:16):
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Lynn Jordan: just neighbors. (02:17):
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Lynn Jordan: Now, they might not always be the same people. (02:18):
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Lynn Jordan: Determining the right ones to trust for community assistance, (02:22):
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Lynn Jordan: and whether they should also be in your inner circle is crucial. (02:24):
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Lynn Jordan: Look for those who have demonstrated reliability and (02:28):
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Lynn Jordan: responsibility in past interactions and observed their (02:30):
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Lynn Jordan: behavior in low stakes situations, but also trust your (02:33):
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Lynn Jordan: gut just as you meet people that you vibe with right away. (02:37):
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Lynn Jordan: You also meet people that may put you off or make you hold (02:41):
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Lynn Jordan: back for a reason you may not be able to explain. (02:44):
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Lynn Jordan: This is the time to pay close attention to those reactions. (02:47):
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Lynn Jordan: Building a network of principled (02:51):
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Lynn Jordan: allies ensures that your (02:52):
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Lynn Jordan: community can function smoothly (02:53):
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Lynn Jordan: during a crisis, and the people (02:55):
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Lynn Jordan: you allow closest to you can be (02:57):
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Lynn Jordan: trusted enough to follow through (02:59):
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Lynn Jordan: on whatever expectations you (03:00):
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Lynn Jordan: have of each other on a more (03:01):
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Lynn Jordan: personal level. (03:03):
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Lynn Jordan: Effective communication is the (03:05):
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Lynn Jordan: cornerstone of building trust in (03:07):
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Lynn Jordan: any relationship, whether you're (03:08):
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Lynn Jordan: a leader or an active (03:11):
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Lynn Jordan: participant in community (03:12):
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Lynn Jordan: activities. (03:13):
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Lynn Jordan: Being clear, direct, and (03:14):
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Lynn Jordan: consistent in your messaging, (03:15):
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Lynn Jordan: along with maintaining open (03:17):
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Lynn Jordan: dialogue, ensures that (03:18):
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Lynn Jordan: expectations are set, roles are (03:19):
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Lynn Jordan: clear, and misunderstandings are (03:21):
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Lynn Jordan: minimized. (03:23):
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Lynn Jordan: Practicing clarity and (03:26):
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Lynn Jordan: communication regularly will (03:27):
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Lynn Jordan: ensure that there will be less (03:29):
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Lynn Jordan: second guessing and greater (03:30):
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Lynn Jordan: efficiency when it's needed (03:31):
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Lynn Jordan: most. (03:33):
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Lynn Jordan: Honing this communication style helps you establish your (03:34):
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Lynn Jordan: boundaries and let you know early on who will honor them and (03:36):
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Lynn Jordan: who will push them so that you can handle them accordingly. (03:40):
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Lynn Jordan: Establishing boundaries allows you to participate in community (03:44):
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Lynn Jordan: activities without compromising your personal space or security. (03:47):
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Lynn Jordan: So when the conversation veers into your personal preparedness, (03:51):
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Lynn Jordan: already have in mind how much you wish to share and stand firm (03:54):
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Lynn Jordan: with those boundaries to avoid any issues or compromise. (03:58):
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Lynn Jordan: For example, you may have extra canned goods and water that you (04:01):
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Lynn Jordan: are willing to contribute to an emergency pantry, but they don't (04:04):
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Lynn Jordan: have to know how much you have. (04:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Beyond that, we ladies tend to overshare. (04:09):
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Lynn Jordan: And while generally harmless when it comes to safety and your (04:12):
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Lynn Jordan: preps, practice treating both like a courtroom. (04:15):
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Lynn Jordan: Exchange a straight answer with no embellishment or information (04:18):
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Lynn Jordan: not explicitly asked for, or if the question about either is too (04:21):
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Lynn Jordan: intrusive, personal, or revealing, you must get used to (04:25):
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Lynn Jordan: saying no, or that's information that you don't wish to share. (04:29):
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Lynn Jordan: But at the same time, remember (04:33):
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Lynn Jordan: to respect others boundaries to (04:35):
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Lynn Jordan: model the behavior you expect (04:36):
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Lynn Jordan: from them. (04:38):
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Lynn Jordan: You do need to be transparent about your own needs and (04:39):
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Lynn Jordan: capabilities, however, so that others know what you're bringing (04:42):
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Lynn Jordan: to the group. (04:45):
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Lynn Jordan: Do you or your children have special needs? (04:46):
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Lynn Jordan: Do you know first aid? (04:49):
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Lynn Jordan: Can you build or repair things? (04:50):
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Lynn Jordan: By being open on this basic level, you're making it clear (04:52):
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Lynn Jordan: what you're able to contribute and what your most important (04:55):
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Lynn Jordan: concern is without revealing personal information that others (04:57):
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Lynn Jordan: don't need to know in turn. (05:00):
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Lynn Jordan: Use active listening to (05:03):
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Lynn Jordan: understand others perspectives (05:04):
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Lynn Jordan: and concerns. (05:06):
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Lynn Jordan: They may have different skills or experiences and have an angle (05:07):
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Lynn Jordan: you haven't considered. (05:10):
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Lynn Jordan: This is important when building (05:11):
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Lynn Jordan: an emergency plan or community (05:12):
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Lynn Jordan: project. (05:14):
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Lynn Jordan: Once people become aware or even suspect that you're a prepper to (05:16):
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Lynn Jordan: any degree, you must protect your resources wisely. (05:19):
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Lynn Jordan: This way, you can help out your community without risking being (05:22):
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Lynn Jordan: taken advantage of. (05:26):
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Lynn Jordan: So one. (05:27):
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Lynn Jordan: Make sure that you secure your (05:29):
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Lynn Jordan: physical assets discreetly, (05:30):
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Lynn Jordan: especially if your place becomes (05:32):
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Lynn Jordan: the spot where the group holds (05:34):
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Lynn Jordan: meetings. (05:35):
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Lynn Jordan: Don't let anyone know where you keep your preps unless you (05:36):
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Lynn Jordan: completely trust them. (05:38):
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Lynn Jordan: Have some kind of surveillance (05:40):
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Lynn Jordan: system, even if it's just a (05:42):
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Lynn Jordan: non-monitored one or even a fake (05:43):
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Lynn Jordan: setup. (05:45):
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Lynn Jordan: It shows you're being vigilant in protecting yourself, your (05:46):
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Lynn Jordan: family, and what you have. (05:48):
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Lynn Jordan: Two you should be doing this (05:51):
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Lynn Jordan: anyway, but use technology to (05:53):
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Lynn Jordan: monitor and protect your digital (05:54):
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Lynn Jordan: information. (05:56):
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Lynn Jordan: Once people find out that there's more to you than just (05:57):
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Lynn Jordan: being that single woman neighbor, or that lady with the (06:00):
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Lynn Jordan: kid, they may think you may have a stash worth trying to steal. (06:02):
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Lynn Jordan: Three. (06:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Always share resources in a (06:07):
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Lynn Jordan: controlled and limited manner, (06:09):
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Lynn Jordan: or refrain from sharing at all (06:11):
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Lynn Jordan: beyond what you committed to the (06:13):
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Lynn Jordan: group. (06:14):
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Lynn Jordan: Sharing resources is super important for community support. (06:16):
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Lynn Jordan: You want the collective resilience. (06:19):
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Lynn Jordan: Collective resilience refers to a community's ability to (06:22):
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Lynn Jordan: withstand crisis through mutual support and resource sharing. (06:24):
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Lynn Jordan: You may wonder if it's even worth doing. (06:28):
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Lynn Jordan: However, be aware that communities with some form of a (06:30):
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Lynn Jordan: preparedness plan recovered faster and with greater overall (06:33):
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Lynn Jordan: efficiency as they had a plan and a cache of resources. (06:37):
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Lynn Jordan: You may not be aware that right (06:40):
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Lynn Jordan: now there are rural communities (06:41):
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Lynn Jordan: that haven't had a budget for an (06:43):
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Lynn Jordan: emergency preparedness plan for (06:45):
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Lynn Jordan: years, even before this current (06:46):
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Lynn Jordan: administration, which wants to (06:48):
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Lynn Jordan: take what little federal help (06:50):
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Lynn Jordan: was available. (06:51):
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Lynn Jordan: So how can you build a (06:52):
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Lynn Jordan: neighborhood network and stash (06:54):
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Lynn Jordan: achieving that balance of trust, (06:56):
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Lynn Jordan: transparency and And (06:57):
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Lynn Jordan: cooperation? (06:58):
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Lynn Jordan: Well here's how. (07:01):
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Lynn Jordan: First, you have to get your neighbors involved. (07:03):
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Lynn Jordan: If there is no established group, engaging neighbors in (07:05):
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Lynn Jordan: emergency preparedness begins with open dialogue. (07:08):
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Lynn Jordan: Find the proactive community (07:11):
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Lynn Jordan: members to be the core of the (07:13):
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Lynn Jordan: group and communicate to the (07:14):
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Lynn Jordan: neighbors what you wish to do (07:15):
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Lynn Jordan: and why. (07:17):
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Lynn Jordan: Then host regular meetings or events that can encourage (07:18):
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Lynn Jordan: participation and awareness. (07:20):
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Lynn Jordan: Select a meeting place like the local community center, event (07:23):
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Lynn Jordan: hall or church, and a regular meeting date such as the first (07:27):
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Lynn Jordan: Wednesday of every month. (07:30):
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Lynn Jordan: You can organize community workshops focused on emergency (07:31):
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Lynn Jordan: planning, invite the local fire department or other emergency (07:35):
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Lynn Jordan: professionals who can help coordinate disaster response (07:38):
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Lynn Jordan: with the volunteering residents. (07:41):
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Lynn Jordan: Create a neighborhood contact list for quick communication. (07:43):
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Lynn Jordan: Develop a shared emergency plan with input from all residents (07:47):
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Lynn Jordan: and select members. (07:50):
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Lynn Jordan: Willing and able to serve as liaisons between the community, (07:51):
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Lynn Jordan: local first responders, and town and county officials have a few (07:54):
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Lynn Jordan: members agree to obtain first aid, CPR, AED certification. (07:59):
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Lynn Jordan: The Red cross provides online class location information, or (08:03):
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Lynn Jordan: your local fire department can offer you further guidance. (08:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Better still, CERT called CERT, the Community Emergency Response (08:10):
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Lynn Jordan: Team is a FEMA derived program that educates volunteers on (08:15):
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Lynn Jordan: preparedness for disasters that may occur in their community. (08:19):
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Lynn Jordan: Professional responders recognize the program, which (08:22):
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Lynn Jordan: provides a nationwide, consistent support plan. (08:25):
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Lynn Jordan: They can rely on CERT trains, (08:28):
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Lynn Jordan: volunteers, in basic disaster (08:30):
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Lynn Jordan: response skills such as fire (08:32):
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Lynn Jordan: safety, light search and rescue (08:34):
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Lynn Jordan: team organization, and disaster (08:36):
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Lynn Jordan: medical operations. (08:38):
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Lynn Jordan: I'll provide a link to the CERT (08:40):
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Lynn Jordan: program in this episode's (08:42):
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Lynn Jordan: description, and I'd like to (08:43):
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Lynn Jordan: thank the All Hazards Prepper (08:45):
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Lynn Jordan: for letting me know about this (08:46):
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Lynn Jordan: program. (08:47):
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Lynn Jordan: I had no idea it existed. (08:48):
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Lynn Jordan: Once you have a steady and (08:51):
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Lynn Jordan: reliable core group, you need to (08:52):
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Lynn Jordan: find a way to secure the (08:53):
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Lynn Jordan: community resources. (08:54):
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Lynn Jordan: So develop a community resource (08:56):
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Lynn Jordan: pool where contributions can be (08:58):
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Lynn Jordan: anonymous. (09:00):
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Lynn Jordan: Use locked drop off points for physical goods, or designate (09:01):
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Lynn Jordan: someone as a drop off point so the goods can be relocated to a (09:04):
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Lynn Jordan: secure location, such as a community center or church. (09:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Choose two people to be responsible for cataloging the (09:11):
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Lynn Jordan: items, and use a method to keep track of them that allows (09:14):
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Lynn Jordan: everyone to see what's there. (09:17):
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Lynn Jordan: What may be needed and replace expired items. (09:18):
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Lynn Jordan: Establish guidelines on the fair distribution of resources. (09:22):
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Lynn Jordan: Regularly review and adjust (09:26):
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Lynn Jordan: sharing procedures based on (09:27):
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Lynn Jordan: feedback, and Encourage skill (09:29):
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Lynn Jordan: sharing and skill development to (09:31):
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Lynn Jordan: reduce dependency on outside (09:32):
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Lynn Jordan: resources. (09:34):
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Lynn Jordan: You can do all of these things in a way that keeps you safe and (09:35):
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Lynn Jordan: respects your privacy. (09:37):
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Lynn Jordan: You can balance community resilience with personal (09:39):
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Lynn Jordan: security through careful planning and smart execution. (09:42):
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Lynn Jordan: Now you may say to yourself, well, I've seen episodes of (09:46):
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Lynn Jordan: Doomsday Preppers and other prepper media where they are (09:49):
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Lynn Jordan: completely open about what they have and what they do with (09:52):
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Lynn Jordan: members of their community. (09:54):
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Lynn Jordan: Why would I gatekeep and not share whatever resources I have (09:56):
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Lynn Jordan: with my neighbors? (09:59):
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Lynn Jordan: This is a legit observation and (10:01):
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Lynn Jordan: for many it is a moral (10:02):
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Lynn Jordan: conundrum. (10:04):
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Lynn Jordan: However, as I mentioned in my last episode, people become (10:04):
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Lynn Jordan: entirely different animals when faced with an emergency or a (10:08):
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Lynn Jordan: flat out disaster. (10:11):
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Lynn Jordan: Those people you invited into your space unvetted acting all (10:13):
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Lynn Jordan: polite, may be the first ones to try and clean you out at the (10:16):
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Lynn Jordan: first hint of desperation. (10:19):
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Lynn Jordan: So you must use discretion about your approach to this, taking (10:21):
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Lynn Jordan: into consideration the people who live with you and ensuring (10:24):
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Lynn Jordan: that their needs are met first, because everyone else is going (10:27):
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Lynn Jordan: to be doing the same for theirs. (10:30):
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Lynn Jordan: Don't allow your generosity to (10:33):
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Lynn Jordan: have things taken not just from (10:34):
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Lynn Jordan: you, but from the people you (10:36):
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Lynn Jordan: care about. (10:38):
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Lynn Jordan: Thanks for listening and stay safe out there. (10:40):
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Lynn Jordan: Until next time. (10:43):
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Lynn Jordan: This is the urban lady prepper signing off. (10:44):
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Lynn Jordan: show lone individuals or single (00:02):
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Lynn Jordan: families. (00:04):
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Lynn Jordan: Many peppers feel that the more (00:05):
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Lynn Jordan: people who know about your (00:07):
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Lynn Jordan: preps, the more you make (00:08):
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Lynn Jordan: yourself a target during an (00:09):
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Lynn Jordan: emergency. (00:10):
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Lynn Jordan: Can you prep discreetly while (00:11):
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Lynn Jordan: building community among like (00:13):
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Lynn Jordan: minded people who see the value (00:14):
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Lynn Jordan: in preparedness? (00:16):
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Lynn Jordan: Listen to find out. (00:17):
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Lynn Jordan: Hi, I'm the urban lady prepper. (00:20):
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Lynn Jordan: I help single moms and solo (00:22):
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Lynn Jordan: women with practical emergency (00:24):
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Lynn Jordan: preparedness. (00:25):
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Lynn Jordan: But of course, all are welcome to be better prepared for (00:26):
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Lynn Jordan: whatever happens next. (00:29):
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Lynn Jordan: As disasters become more (00:32):
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Lynn Jordan: frequent and devastating, we'll (00:33):
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Lynn Jordan: need our support system of (00:35):
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Lynn Jordan: neighbors, friends, and family (00:36):
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Lynn Jordan: to rebuild and survive more than (00:38):
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Lynn Jordan: ever. (00:39):
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Lynn Jordan: And for single moms and solo women, building and nurturing (00:40):
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Lynn Jordan: such relationships is not only natural, but can form a network (00:43):
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Lynn Jordan: that can be uplifting, supportive, and yes, even life (00:46):
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Lynn Jordan: saving With a government that seems focused on cutting social (00:49):
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Lynn Jordan: services, many people rely on, and also cutting vital agencies (00:54):
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Lynn Jordan: like NOAA, which predict and update us on disasters. (00:58):
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Lynn Jordan: We'll need to combine our (01:02):
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Lynn Jordan: forces, like Voltron, to be a (01:03):
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Lynn Jordan: strong community that can fend (01:04):
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Lynn Jordan: for itself. (01:06):
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Lynn Jordan: However, in tough times, we (01:07):
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Lynn Jordan: often face the challenge of (01:09):
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Lynn Jordan: balancing community with the (01:11):
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Lynn Jordan: instinct to protect our own hard (01:12):
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Lynn Jordan: earned and life sustaining (01:14):
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Lynn Jordan: stuff. (01:15):
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Lynn Jordan: Never doubt the power of people coming together to preserve (01:16):
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Lynn Jordan: their community and way of life. (01:19):
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Lynn Jordan: And while most people are good (01:21):
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Lynn Jordan: and have the best intentions, (01:22):
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Lynn Jordan: there will always be those who (01:24):
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Lynn Jordan: take advantage of human (01:25):
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Lynn Jordan: kindness. (01:26):
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Lynn Jordan: So how do you build trust among your neighbors while maintaining (01:27):
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Lynn Jordan: your privacy and resources? (01:30):
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Lynn Jordan: The challenge lies in being (01:33):
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Lynn Jordan: transparent and open, while also (01:34):
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Lynn Jordan: ensuring that your personal (01:36):
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Lynn Jordan: boundaries and privacy are (01:37):
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Lynn Jordan: respected. (01:39):
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Lynn Jordan: By setting boundaries and (01:40):
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Lynn Jordan: carefully vetting neighbors to (01:41):
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Lynn Jordan: determine who's reliable and (01:42):
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Lynn Jordan: solid, you can create a network (01:43):
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Lynn Jordan: that supports both the (01:45):
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Lynn Jordan: community's strength and your (01:46):
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Lynn Jordan: personal needs. (01:48):
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Lynn Jordan: Here's how. (01:49):
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Lynn Jordan: Identifying trustworthy allies (01:50):
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Lynn Jordan: and effective communication come (01:52):
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Lynn Jordan: into play when looking for (01:53):
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Lynn Jordan: trustworthy people in your (01:56):
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Lynn Jordan: neighborhood. (01:57):
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Lynn Jordan: It's important to note the folks that are consistently involved (01:58):
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Lynn Jordan: in local initiatives and volunteering are more likely to (02:01):
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Lynn Jordan: be trusted as allies. (02:04):
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Lynn Jordan: But consider creating two circles. (02:06):
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Lynn Jordan: The outer circle represents the (02:08):
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Lynn Jordan: people you would like to have as (02:10):
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Lynn Jordan: part of the Core Community (02:11):
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Lynn Jordan: Preparedness team, and the (02:12):
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Lynn Jordan: circle closest to you would be (02:14):
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Lynn Jordan: considered friends rather than (02:16):
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Lynn Jordan: just neighbors. (02:17):
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Lynn Jordan: Now, they might not always be the same people. (02:18):
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Lynn Jordan: Determining the right ones to trust for community assistance, (02:22):
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Lynn Jordan: and whether they should also be in your inner circle is crucial. (02:24):
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Lynn Jordan: Look for those who have demonstrated reliability and (02:28):
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Lynn Jordan: responsibility in past interactions and observed their (02:30):
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Lynn Jordan: behavior in low stakes situations, but also trust your (02:33):
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Lynn Jordan: gut just as you meet people that you vibe with right away. (02:37):
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Lynn Jordan: You also meet people that may put you off or make you hold (02:41):
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Lynn Jordan: back for a reason you may not be able to explain. (02:44):
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Lynn Jordan: This is the time to pay close attention to those reactions. (02:47):
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Lynn Jordan: Building a network of principled (02:51):
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Lynn Jordan: allies ensures that your (02:52):
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Lynn Jordan: community can function smoothly (02:53):
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Lynn Jordan: during a crisis, and the people (02:55):
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Lynn Jordan: you allow closest to you can be (02:57):
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Lynn Jordan: trusted enough to follow through (02:59):
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Lynn Jordan: on whatever expectations you (03:00):
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Lynn Jordan: have of each other on a more (03:01):
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Lynn Jordan: personal level. (03:03):
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Lynn Jordan: Effective communication is the (03:05):
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Lynn Jordan: cornerstone of building trust in (03:07):
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Lynn Jordan: any relationship, whether you're (03:08):
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Lynn Jordan: a leader or an active (03:11):
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Lynn Jordan: participant in community (03:12):
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Lynn Jordan: activities. (03:13):
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Lynn Jordan: Being clear, direct, and (03:14):
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Lynn Jordan: consistent in your messaging, (03:15):
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Lynn Jordan: along with maintaining open (03:17):
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Lynn Jordan: dialogue, ensures that (03:18):
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Lynn Jordan: expectations are set, roles are (03:19):
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Lynn Jordan: clear, and misunderstandings are (03:21):
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Lynn Jordan: minimized. (03:23):
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Lynn Jordan: Practicing clarity and (03:26):
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Lynn Jordan: communication regularly will (03:27):
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Lynn Jordan: ensure that there will be less (03:29):
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Lynn Jordan: second guessing and greater (03:30):
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Lynn Jordan: efficiency when it's needed (03:31):
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Lynn Jordan: most. (03:33):
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Lynn Jordan: Honing this communication style helps you establish your (03:34):
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Lynn Jordan: boundaries and let you know early on who will honor them and (03:36):
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Lynn Jordan: who will push them so that you can handle them accordingly. (03:40):
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Lynn Jordan: Establishing boundaries allows you to participate in community (03:44):
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Lynn Jordan: activities without compromising your personal space or security. (03:47):
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Lynn Jordan: So when the conversation veers into your personal preparedness, (03:51):
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Lynn Jordan: already have in mind how much you wish to share and stand firm (03:54):
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Lynn Jordan: with those boundaries to avoid any issues or compromise. (03:58):
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Lynn Jordan: For example, you may have extra canned goods and water that you (04:01):
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Lynn Jordan: are willing to contribute to an emergency pantry, but they don't (04:04):
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Lynn Jordan: have to know how much you have. (04:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Beyond that, we ladies tend to overshare. (04:09):
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Lynn Jordan: And while generally harmless when it comes to safety and your (04:12):
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Lynn Jordan: preps, practice treating both like a courtroom. (04:15):
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Lynn Jordan: Exchange a straight answer with no embellishment or information (04:18):
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Lynn Jordan: not explicitly asked for, or if the question about either is too (04:21):
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Lynn Jordan: intrusive, personal, or revealing, you must get used to (04:25):
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Lynn Jordan: saying no, or that's information that you don't wish to share. (04:29):
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Lynn Jordan: But at the same time, remember (04:33):
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Lynn Jordan: to respect others boundaries to (04:35):
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Lynn Jordan: model the behavior you expect (04:36):
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Lynn Jordan: from them. (04:38):
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Lynn Jordan: You do need to be transparent about your own needs and (04:39):
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Lynn Jordan: capabilities, however, so that others know what you're bringing (04:42):
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Lynn Jordan: to the group. (04:45):
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Lynn Jordan: Do you or your children have special needs? (04:46):
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Lynn Jordan: Do you know first aid? (04:49):
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Lynn Jordan: Can you build or repair things? (04:50):
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Lynn Jordan: By being open on this basic level, you're making it clear (04:52):
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Lynn Jordan: what you're able to contribute and what your most important (04:55):
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Lynn Jordan: concern is without revealing personal information that others (04:57):
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Lynn Jordan: don't need to know in turn. (05:00):
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Lynn Jordan: Use active listening to (05:03):
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Lynn Jordan: understand others perspectives (05:04):
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Lynn Jordan: and concerns. (05:06):
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Lynn Jordan: They may have different skills or experiences and have an angle (05:07):
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Lynn Jordan: you haven't considered. (05:10):
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Lynn Jordan: This is important when building (05:11):
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Lynn Jordan: an emergency plan or community (05:12):
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Lynn Jordan: project. (05:14):
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Lynn Jordan: Once people become aware or even suspect that you're a prepper to (05:16):
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Lynn Jordan: any degree, you must protect your resources wisely. (05:19):
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Lynn Jordan: This way, you can help out your community without risking being (05:22):
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Lynn Jordan: taken advantage of. (05:26):
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Lynn Jordan: So one. (05:27):
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Lynn Jordan: Make sure that you secure your (05:29):
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Lynn Jordan: physical assets discreetly, (05:30):
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Lynn Jordan: especially if your place becomes (05:32):
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Lynn Jordan: the spot where the group holds (05:34):
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Lynn Jordan: meetings. (05:35):
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Lynn Jordan: Don't let anyone know where you keep your preps unless you (05:36):
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Lynn Jordan: completely trust them. (05:38):
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Lynn Jordan: Have some kind of surveillance (05:40):
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Lynn Jordan: system, even if it's just a (05:42):
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Lynn Jordan: non-monitored one or even a fake (05:43):
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Lynn Jordan: setup. (05:45):
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Lynn Jordan: It shows you're being vigilant in protecting yourself, your (05:46):
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Lynn Jordan: family, and what you have. (05:48):
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Lynn Jordan: Two you should be doing this (05:51):
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Lynn Jordan: anyway, but use technology to (05:53):
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Lynn Jordan: monitor and protect your digital (05:54):
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Lynn Jordan: information. (05:56):
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Lynn Jordan: Once people find out that there's more to you than just (05:57):
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Lynn Jordan: being that single woman neighbor, or that lady with the (06:00):
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Lynn Jordan: kid, they may think you may have a stash worth trying to steal. (06:02):
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Lynn Jordan: Three. (06:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Always share resources in a (06:07):
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Lynn Jordan: controlled and limited manner, (06:09):
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Lynn Jordan: or refrain from sharing at all (06:11):
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Lynn Jordan: beyond what you committed to the (06:13):
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Lynn Jordan: group. (06:14):
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Lynn Jordan: Sharing resources is super important for community support. (06:16):
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Lynn Jordan: You want the collective resilience. (06:19):
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Lynn Jordan: Collective resilience refers to a community's ability to (06:22):
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Lynn Jordan: withstand crisis through mutual support and resource sharing. (06:24):
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Lynn Jordan: You may wonder if it's even worth doing. (06:28):
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Lynn Jordan: However, be aware that communities with some form of a (06:30):
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Lynn Jordan: preparedness plan recovered faster and with greater overall (06:33):
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Lynn Jordan: efficiency as they had a plan and a cache of resources. (06:37):
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Lynn Jordan: You may not be aware that right (06:40):
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Lynn Jordan: now there are rural communities (06:41):
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Lynn Jordan: that haven't had a budget for an (06:43):
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Lynn Jordan: emergency preparedness plan for (06:45):
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Lynn Jordan: years, even before this current (06:46):
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Lynn Jordan: administration, which wants to (06:48):
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Lynn Jordan: take what little federal help (06:50):
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Lynn Jordan: was available. (06:51):
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Lynn Jordan: So how can you build a (06:52):
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Lynn Jordan: neighborhood network and stash (06:54):
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Lynn Jordan: achieving that balance of trust, (06:56):
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Lynn Jordan: transparency and And (06:57):
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Lynn Jordan: cooperation? (06:58):
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Lynn Jordan: Well here's how. (07:01):
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Lynn Jordan: First, you have to get your neighbors involved. (07:03):
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Lynn Jordan: If there is no established group, engaging neighbors in (07:05):
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Lynn Jordan: emergency preparedness begins with open dialogue. (07:08):
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Lynn Jordan: Find the proactive community (07:11):
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Lynn Jordan: members to be the core of the (07:13):
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Lynn Jordan: group and communicate to the (07:14):
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Lynn Jordan: neighbors what you wish to do (07:15):
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Lynn Jordan: and why. (07:17):
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Lynn Jordan: Then host regular meetings or events that can encourage (07:18):
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Lynn Jordan: participation and awareness. (07:20):
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Lynn Jordan: Select a meeting place like the local community center, event (07:23):
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Lynn Jordan: hall or church, and a regular meeting date such as the first (07:27):
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Lynn Jordan: Wednesday of every month. (07:30):
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Lynn Jordan: You can organize community workshops focused on emergency (07:31):
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Lynn Jordan: planning, invite the local fire department or other emergency (07:35):
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Lynn Jordan: professionals who can help coordinate disaster response (07:38):
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Lynn Jordan: with the volunteering residents. (07:41):
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Lynn Jordan: Create a neighborhood contact list for quick communication. (07:43):
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Lynn Jordan: Develop a shared emergency plan with input from all residents (07:47):
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Lynn Jordan: and select members. (07:50):
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Lynn Jordan: Willing and able to serve as liaisons between the community, (07:51):
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Lynn Jordan: local first responders, and town and county officials have a few (07:54):
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Lynn Jordan: members agree to obtain first aid, CPR, AED certification. (07:59):
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Lynn Jordan: The Red cross provides online class location information, or (08:03):
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Lynn Jordan: your local fire department can offer you further guidance. (08:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Better still, CERT called CERT, the Community Emergency Response (08:10):
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Lynn Jordan: Team is a FEMA derived program that educates volunteers on (08:15):
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Lynn Jordan: preparedness for disasters that may occur in their community. (08:19):
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Lynn Jordan: Professional responders recognize the program, which (08:22):
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Lynn Jordan: provides a nationwide, consistent support plan. (08:25):
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Lynn Jordan: They can rely on CERT trains, (08:28):
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Lynn Jordan: volunteers, in basic disaster (08:30):
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Lynn Jordan: response skills such as fire (08:32):
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Lynn Jordan: safety, light search and rescue (08:34):
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Lynn Jordan: team organization, and disaster (08:36):
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Lynn Jordan: medical operations. (08:38):
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Lynn Jordan: I'll provide a link to the CERT (08:40):
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Lynn Jordan: program in this episode's (08:42):
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Lynn Jordan: description, and I'd like to (08:43):
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Lynn Jordan: thank the All Hazards Prepper (08:45):
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Lynn Jordan: for letting me know about this (08:46):
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Lynn Jordan: program. (08:47):
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Lynn Jordan: I had no idea it existed. (08:48):
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Lynn Jordan: Once you have a steady and (08:51):
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Lynn Jordan: reliable core group, you need to (08:52):
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Lynn Jordan: find a way to secure the (08:53):
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Lynn Jordan: community resources. (08:54):
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Lynn Jordan: So develop a community resource (08:56):
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Lynn Jordan: pool where contributions can be (08:58):
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Lynn Jordan: anonymous. (09:00):
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Lynn Jordan: Use locked drop off points for physical goods, or designate (09:01):
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Lynn Jordan: someone as a drop off point so the goods can be relocated to a (09:04):
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Lynn Jordan: secure location, such as a community center or church. (09:07):
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Lynn Jordan: Choose two people to be responsible for cataloging the (09:11):
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Lynn Jordan: items, and use a method to keep track of them that allows (09:14):
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Lynn Jordan: everyone to see what's there. (09:17):
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Lynn Jordan: What may be needed and replace expired items. (09:18):
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Lynn Jordan: Establish guidelines on the fair distribution of resources. (09:22):
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Lynn Jordan: Regularly review and adjust (09:26):
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Lynn Jordan: sharing procedures based on (09:27):
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Lynn Jordan: feedback, and Encourage skill (09:29):
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Lynn Jordan: sharing and skill development to (09:31):
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Lynn Jordan: reduce dependency on outside (09:32):
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Lynn Jordan: resources. (09:34):
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Lynn Jordan: You can do all of these things in a way that keeps you safe and (09:35):
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Lynn Jordan: respects your privacy. (09:37):
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Lynn Jordan: You can balance community resilience with personal (09:39):
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Lynn Jordan: security through careful planning and smart execution. (09:42):
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Lynn Jordan: Now you may say to yourself, well, I've seen episodes of (09:46):
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Lynn Jordan: Doomsday Preppers and other prepper media where they are (09:49):
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Lynn Jordan: completely open about what they have and what they do with (09:52):
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Lynn Jordan: members of their community. (09:54):
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Lynn Jordan: Why would I gatekeep and not share whatever resources I have (09:56):
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Lynn Jordan: with my neighbors? (09:59):
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Lynn Jordan: This is a legit observation and (10:01):
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Lynn Jordan: for many it is a moral (10:02):
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Lynn Jordan: conundrum. (10:04):
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Lynn Jordan: However, as I mentioned in my last episode, people become (10:04):
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Lynn Jordan: entirely different animals when faced with an emergency or a (10:08):
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Lynn Jordan: flat out disaster. (10:11):
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Lynn Jordan: Those people you invited into your space unvetted acting all (10:13):
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Lynn Jordan: polite, may be the first ones to try and clean you out at the (10:16):
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Lynn Jordan: first hint of desperation. (10:19):
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Lynn Jordan: So you must use discretion about your approach to this, taking (10:21):
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Lynn Jordan: into consideration the people who live with you and ensuring (10:24):
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Lynn Jordan: that their needs are met first, because everyone else is going (10:27):
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Lynn Jordan: to be doing the same for theirs. (10:30):
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Lynn Jordan: Don't allow your generosity to (10:33):
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Lynn Jordan: have things taken not just from (10:34):
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Lynn Jordan: you, but from the people you (10:36):
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Lynn Jordan: care about. (10:38):
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Lynn Jordan: Thanks for listening and stay safe out there. (10:40):
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Lynn Jordan: Until next time. (10:43):
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Lynn Jordan: This is the urban lady prepper signing off. (10:44):
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