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Listen carefully! There has never been a moment in time in which anyone can successfully say that they have lived life without having an effective daily plan. I mean, just think about it: We generally start and end our days with a standard routine that changes from time to time but mostly a minor scale, or it changes when an unexpected situation is forced upon us. So, if you do not know what life would be like without ever having an effective daily plan, then you should know that life without one equals chaos, anger, disappointment and ultimately failure.

So, to give you insight as to life as it relates to an effective daily plan, here is an important formula for you to remember:

Quality of Life = Questions Asked which = Questions Answered which = Primary + Alternate Decisions Made which ultimately = Effective Daily Planning & Living

So, whether we prepare to start our day or end our day, it is vital that having an effective daily plan can ultimately determine our positive outcomes outweighing our negative ones, versus the other way around. I mean, let's face it, over the years we have become a much more reactive society vice a proactive one which has led so many negative, life-altering outcomes within our homes, our communities, our schools and our workplaces.

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The Kennedy Family Blackout Crisis

October 21, 2025 • Greg McLean • Episode 9

0:00 | 23:18

Hello All!

Have you ever encountered the likes of a major Blackout in your city because of a violent storm…I’m talking about the entire city? I’m talking about a Blackout in which you learned that it would be a lengthy period before Emergency Services personnel could respond to your area of the city. Did you have the necessary communications setup, equipment, supplies, first aid, food and water to easily sustain you and your family through the blackout? Were you and your family prepared to function as a complete unit or were you caught in a panic and trying to figure things out on the fly?

Listen to the story regarding the Kennedy Family and how they handled a major city-wide blackout crisis. To shed some light on the matter, the family lived in well-built, elevated location so worrying about major crises was not in the DNA of the community. Sure, the Kennedy's encountered bad weather from time to time but had never encountered a crisis involving a major city-wide blackout that resulted in a significant injury to a family member, leaving them with a possible life and death situation and without an adequate plan!

Additional Information from the National Safety Council

Note 1: A blackout supplies list should include a three-day supply of water and non-perishable food, plus essentials like flashlights, extra batteries, a battery-powered radio, and a first-aid kit. Don't forget items for hygiene, sanitation, and specific needs like medications, baby supplies, or pet food. Having a manual can opener, cash, and important documents is also recommended.

Food and Water

One gallon of water per person per day
At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Manual can opener
Pet food and supplies, if needed

Light and Power

Flashlights and extra batteries
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (with NOAA weather alerts if possible)
Portable power bank or charger for cell phones

Health and Safety

First-aid kit, Any necessary medications, Whistle to signal for help, Matches in a waterproof container, and Dust mask or cotton t-shirt to filter the air.

Sanitation and Hygiene