American Contingency

American Contingency

When a crisis hits, the clock starts ticking. Every day, get the insight, tools, and awareness you need to protect your family, stay in control, and face the unexpected with the confidence that comes from being ready. We cut through the noise to give you clear, actionable steps you can take right now. You’ll hear real-world strategies, quick wins, and timely intelligence that help you turn uncertainty into confidence—so your family’s safety never comes down to luck.

Episodes

The School Call

September 12, 2025 • 7 mins
Every parent dreads the call: the school is in lockdown, and you can’t reach your child. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom walks through how family communication plans, school policies, and situational awareness can help you stay calm and lead through one of the toughest scenarios a family can face.
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Quick Wins for Families

September 12, 2025 • 6 mins
Preparedness isn’t built overnight — it’s built through small, steady steps. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares five quick wins families can put into place this weekend to make the back-to-school season safer, calmer, and more resilient.
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Crossroads of Crisis: Charlie Kirk, 9/11, and Choosing Preparedness

September 11, 2025 • 9 mins
On this September 11th, we confront breaking news of the assassination of Charlie Kirk alongside the solemn memory of 9/11. Both moments remind us that preparedness isn’t just about storms or outages—it’s about how we respond to sudden crisis moments that test our unity and resilience. Thom Rigsby reflects on the parallels with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and shares three practical steps you can take today to st...
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Alone At Home

September 10, 2025 • 7 mins
Back-to-school season doesn’t just reshape schedules — it reshapes vulnerabilities. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why empty houses, latchkey kids, and overlooked pets all change your preparedness picture, and how simple layers of awareness and planning protect your home and family.
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The School Commute

September 9, 2025 • 7 mins
The back-to-school season reshapes the daily commute — buses, traffic, crosswalks, and chokepoints you never noticed before. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why mobility isn’t just about distance, but about awareness, adaptation, and planning ahead for the unexpected.
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New Routines, New Risks

September 8, 2025 • 8 mins
School is back in session — and with it comes new routines, new traffic patterns, and new risks. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom breaks down why these seasonal shifts matter for preparedness, and how situational awareness starts with noticing changes in your daily patterns.
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Awareness is Stewardship

September 7, 2025 • 3 mins
In this Soulful Sunday edition of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains how awareness grows from a personal habit into a shared strength. Learn why preparedness is about protecting what you value, how awareness brings peace instead of anxiety, and why passing it on to kids, family, and neighbors multiplies resilience. Plus, take today’s reflection challenge to capture lessons from the week and share them with someone else.
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The Distraction

September 7, 2025 • 6 mins
In this Scenario Saturday edition of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains how distraction tactics work, why they’re so effective, and how to spot them before they turn into real threats. Learn how to keep a 360° mindset, train your family to recognize diversion plays, and project the kind of awareness that makes you a hard target. Plus, practice a simple roleplay drill to strengthen your family’s awareness together.
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Quick Wins for Awareness

September 5, 2025 • 7 mins
In this installment of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby shares five quick wins that can sharpen your situational awareness without expensive gear or complex training. From scanning new spaces to teaching kids simple awareness habits, these small steps stack up into confidence and calm under pressure. Plus, take today’s challenge to practice one tip and pass it on—because awareness grows stronger when it’s shared.
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Reading the Signs

September 4, 2025 • 6 mins
In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains how everyday environments become training grounds for awareness. Learn how to observe exits and behaviors, mentally rehearse responses, and turn family outings into practice sessions that build confidence instead of fear. Plus, take today’s challenge to test your awareness in the next public place you enter.
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The Knock at the Door

September 3, 2025 • 7 mins
In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explores the three layers of situational awareness: perception, comprehension, and projection. Through a storm scenario, learn how to move from simply noticing danger to predicting outcomes and acting while you still have options. Plus, a family challenge to play the “What If” game and practice thinking one step ahead—before the knock comes at your door.
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Mapping the Risks

September 2, 2025 • 6 mins
In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby shows how families can map and rank the risks around them to replace vague worry with clear priorities. Learn why likelihood and impact matter more than headlines, how mapping risks strengthens family communication, and why this knowledge is the foundation of the Preparedness Mantra. Plus, take today’s challenge to identify the top five risks in your area and start preparing for...
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Awareness Is the First Step

September 1, 2025 • 6 mins
In this lecture, Tom Rigsby explores the necessity of preparedness within families, using a relatable scenario involving the Johnson family who, during a dinner conversation, confront the reality of being unprepared for potential disasters. This moment of reflection prompts an important question: what would they actually do if faced with a week-long power outage? The uncertainty stirs a deeper realization among the family members; ...
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Looking Back, Moving Forward

August 30, 2025 • 6 mins
In this lecture, we delve into the crucial practice of conducting a crisis retrospective, or "crisis retro," a structured conversation that families can engage in following a challenging experience or emergency situation. The session opens with reflections on the collective emotions that surface when returning home after a crisis—a mixture of relief, exhaustion, frustration, and even regret. By facing these feelings, the importance...
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The Return Home

August 30, 2025 • 3 mins
In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains why preparedness doesn’t stop when the order to evacuate is lifted—it shifts into recovery. Learn how to secure food and water when utilities and shelves aren’t reliable, why tools and budgets matter for quick repairs, and how recovery planning builds true resilience. Plus, take today’s challenge to check your shelf-stable food reserve so your family is ready for the re...
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The Cost of Leaving

August 29, 2025 • 6 mins
In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby breaks down the true price of leaving when disaster strikes, from hotel surcharges and missed work to hidden costs that drain your wallet fast. Learn why cash is king in a crisis, how to budget evacuation into your preparedness plan, and why money in the bank can be just as vital as gear in your bag. Plus, take today’s challenge to start an evacuation fund you can count on when ...
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The Unplanned Stop

August 28, 2025 • 7 mins
This lecture begins with a vivid scenario: the stress of arriving at a shelter only to discover it is at capacity. The urgency of the situation underscores the importance of preparation and adaptability in leadership roles during crises. The discussion moves forward by emphasizing the necessity of having contingency plans - specifically a Plan B and Plan C. Participants are encouraged never to rely solely on their first choice, ack...
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The Bottleneck

August 27, 2025 • 7 mins
On this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby unpacks what happens when highways turn into holding pens during mass evacuations—and how smart planning keeps you moving. Learn why alternate routes matter, why fuel is freedom, and how calm leadership inside the car can make all the difference. Plus, take today’s challenge to scout two alternate routes before you need them.
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The First Bags

August 26, 2025 • 6 mins
In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby breaks down how stress exposes gaps in your family’s evacuation plan and why systems beat memory every time. Learn how to assign roles, prep kids and pets, and use checklists to turn chaos into order. Plus, try a five-minute drill tonight to reveal the gaps—before a real crisis does.
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The Notice

August 25, 2025 • 6 mins
When the evacuation notice comes, mindset determines your outcome.

In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains why normalcy bias is the first threat in any evacuation scenario—and why leaving early gives you safer routes, less traffic, and more choices. Learn how to make clear, confident decisions that calm your family and neighbors, and take today’s challenge to check your local evacuation zones so you’re ready ...

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