Mission
To empower individuals, families, and organizations with practical, personalized resilience strategies that anticipate risks, adapt to change, and protect what matters most. Through expert guidance and tailored solutions, we bridge the gap between awareness and action—helping clients build preparedness that is both effective and sustainable.
Vision
A future where preparedness is proactive, not reactive—where individuals and communities take ownership of their resilience in the face of an evolving world. By fostering practical readiness, we enable government resources to focus on those in greatest need while ensuring that those with the means can take responsibility for their safety and well-being.
Values
Service-First Mentality: Rooted in a lifetime of public service, we are dedicated to the greater good. Preparedness is not just about individual survival—it’s about creating stability and reducing strain on public systems so communities can thrive.
Practicality & Balance: Resilience should be realistic, not extreme. We take a measured approach to preparedness—customized to each client’s needs, lifestyle, and level of commitment.
Adaptability & Flexibility: The best plan is one that can change. We emphasize the ability to pivot when needed, ensuring our clients can respond effectively to the unpredictable nature of disasters.
Hard Truths, Honest Conversations: We acknowledge that not everything can be saved. By embracing the realities of climate change, infrastructure challenges, and shifting landscapes, we help our clients make informed, pragmatic decisions about their future.
Actionable Knowledge: Education is the foundation of resilience. We equip our clients with the information, skills, and tools necessary to take meaningful steps toward preparedness—without fear, but with confidence.
Chris Carey
Chris Carey is a seasoned resilience professional with a wealth of experience in emergency management, crisis preparedness, and strategic resilience planning. As the Principal Consultant for a leading resilience consultancy, he guides families and organizations in strengthening their preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
Previously, as Director of the Columbia County Department of Emergency Management, Carey led transformative initiatives, including the county’s first emergency alert and warning policy and its inaugural Integrated Preparedness Plan. His tenure with the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department saw him coordinating critical emergency functions, including responses to COVID-19 and other major activations.
With three combat deployments spanning active Army and Army National Guard service, Carey continues to serve as a Civil Affairs officer in the Army Reserve. He holds a bachelor’s from American University, a master’s in Threat and Response Management from the University of Chicago, and multiple certifications from the Army, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Beginning Morning Nautical Twilight
BMNT is a term Chris learned in the Army, meaning Beginning Morning Nautical Twilight, the very beginning of the day.
The Chair
The “Rising Sun” chair, where George Washington sat during the Constitutional Convention, symbolizes the dawn of a new nation. As delegates debated the framework of government, Benjamin Franklin famously observed that he had long wondered whether the sun carved into the chair’s crest was rising or setting. With the Constitution’s completion, he concluded it was indeed a rising sun—a hopeful emblem of a united republic. This moment captured the nation’s optimism, resilience, and the belief that democracy, like the sun, would rise and illuminate the path forward, embodying the promise and potential of the United States.
