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Emergency Isn’t Imminent—It's Inevitable: How Mira Dessy Prepares You to Thrive, Not Just Survive
Emergencies are happening more often, and they’re hitting closer to home — floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and I could not think of a better guest than Mira Dessy. Mira has lived through Hurricane Harvey and the Texas snow apocalypse and she brings a grounded perspective on why being prepared is essential for both health and peace of mind.
Mira explains why a preparedness pantry matters, how a simple bug out bag can make all the difference, and why basic first aid skills are critical when first responders are stretched thin. She…
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