What is Peace of Mind Preparedness?
We build disaster resilient communities.
We specialize in empowering families and businesses for any challenge that may arise.
Through personalized one-on-one sessions, we’ll help you create a comprehensive plan, facilitate clear communication with your loved ones, and guide you in building a robust disaster kit. Our commitment doesn’t stop there, we provide ongoing support to ensure your preparedness remains steadfast.
Based in the Monterey Bay Area, California, our consultancy extends its expertise nationwide. Whether it’s speaking engagements or tailored professional development sessions, we’re dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and tools necessary to confidently face any situation.
Join us today for a free 15-minute consultation and take the first step towards peace of mind. Disaster readiness starts here!
Carmel Prepares: Community Winter Storm & Earthquake Preparedness Event
Join us on Nov 16th, at the Sunset Center (Carpenter Hall) in Carmel from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Learn about Winter Storm AND Earthquake Preparedness from our experts: Carmel PD, the Department of Emergency Management, National Weather Service, Monterey Fire, CALFIRE, CERT, and more.
Enjoy free refreshments and enter our raffle for a chance to win disaster kits or other preparedness items. Everyone is welcome, so don’t miss this chance to get informed and stay safe!
For more details, please visit Carmel Prepares.
Personal Preparedness
We provide customized disaster sessions that include a starter kit and preparedness guide based on the needs of your family.
- Connect to local resources
- Build Disaster Kit
- Create Communication Plan
Online Workshops
& Seminars
Take time to take action and educate yourself with online courses and seminars to prepare your family in case of disaster.
- Click on the link below
- Sign up for a Course
- Watch a Video
Business Preparedness
We partner with organizations to provide disaster preparedness education. Identify your risks and prepare.
- Employee Training & Seminars
- Protect Vital Business Records
- Establish Evacuation Plan
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Have flashlights and batteries, stock non-perishable food, prepare alternative cooking methods, charge devices with portable chargers, unplug appliances, conserve refrigerator/freezer usage, and stay informed with a battery-powered radio.
Essential items for a disaster kit include food, water, first aid supplies, flashlight, batteries, personal hygiene items, a battery-powered radio, important documents, cash, and a multi-tool. Click Here for a complete list.
Disaster preparedness for children should be approached in a sensitive manner. Provide information that is suitable for your child’s age and maturity.
Creating a communication plan, gathering medications and supplies, addressing accessibility needs, reviewing evacuation plans, emergency contacts, and performing regular check-ins are key for their safety.
Make sure your pet has ID tags or microchips, pet emergency kit, pet-friendly shelter plan, medical records, carrier/transportation familiarization, and practice evacuation drills.
Essential items to keep in your car include an emergency kit (first aid, flashlight, batteries), water, non-perishable food, spare clothing and blankets, roadside assistance tools (jumper cables, tire repair kit), maps or GPS, personal hygiene items, cash and important documents, weather-related items (ice scraper, gloves), and additional supplies like a tool kit, spare phone charger, portable radio, and spare car keys.
Click Here to read my Wildfire Preparedness: Essential Tips to Keep You and Your Home Safe blog post
The best time to prepare for a disaster is before it happens.
Wanda Vollmer, Founder
As a child living on a ranch in San Luis Obispo, I remember the wildfires that would frequently threaten our property and livestock and will never forget being awoken in the middle of the night to evacuate during one particularly fast-moving fire. At the age of 24, I created my first preparedness and communication plan for my family and knew I’d found my calling.
I worked for the American Red Cross as a Community Engagement Manager, serving as the lead functional expert for Red Cross Preparedness programs and community partner development and reached over 10,000 individuals with community disaster education programs in addition to recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
I currently serve as Captain of our Carmel C.E.R.T. Team (Community Emergency Response Team). This program focuses on disaster preparedness, search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. We work side by side with first responders who rely on us during disaster situations. As a passionate community volunteer, I am proud to serve many service organizations in my community.
