Design Any Disaster

”““Patrick Hardy has written a book full of sound, practical wisdom, beginning from the standpoint that disasters are quite literally what you make them by your action or inaction … Highly recommended reading for anyone who needs to build the ability to survive and thrive in an increasingly eventful world—in other words, for all of us.”” —Dr. Peter Williams, strategy consultant and chair at ARISE-US “”Design Any Disaster is a must-read for people of all walks of life. A book that will open your mind and allow you to take control of your own fate. It contains useful and enlightening information about disaster preparedness that anyone can put into action.“” —Cheryl Nelson, meteorologist and founder and owner of Prepare with Cher, LLC ““What an outstanding, practical read, and incredible resource guide for the average family just trying to protect themselves in this modern complex threat environment … Whether you’re a seasoned emergency manager, or an average person just trying to protect their family, this is the book and resource guide for you.”” —Lester J. Millet III, executive director of InfraGard Louisiana Members Alliance “”Design Any Disaster will be required reading for many years to come. This is a superb book that empowers readers to prepare for disasters by taking command, communicating, and working together during and after disasters. Practical approach for families, small businesses to everyone in the community.“” —Teresa Cox, Fremont City councilmember“

Patrick Hardy is founder and CEO of Hytropy Disaster Management™, the largest and most successful small business and family disaster management company in the US. A Certified Emergency Manager, Certified Risk Manager, Master Business Continuity Professional, and FEMA Master of Exercise, he has extensive experience working in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in disaster management from micro-businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He also works with families from high-net-worth celebrities to CEOs to nonprofits.

Hardy is recognized as the foremost expert in disaster preparedness in over a dozen industries, having invented plans now considered best practice. A graduate of FEMA’s Advanced Academy, he sits as the National Commercial Sector Chief for the FBI’s public-private partnership, Infragard, and is a board member for the ARISE-US Network, which is the US chapter of the ARISE Global network established by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Hardy has been cross-trained and certified in emergency medical response, hazardous materials, emergency communications, Homeland Security policy, and terrorism. Hardy began his career in EMS ambulance first response, eventually becoming a visiting instructor to the National EMS Academy’s paramedic program, and wrote the chapters on disaster preparedness, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction for the new Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Textbook for use in the US National Curriculum.

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