ReadyCorps Daily Brief

Workplace Watch

Preparedness doesn’t stop when you arrive at work. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how situational awareness on the job — from exits to parking lots to workplace culture — protects you, your team, and your livelihood.

Awareness at the Crosswalk

Preparedness isn’t only about the big disasters — it’s built in the small daily habits. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how awareness at crosswalks, bus stops, and school zones builds the same skills you’ll need in bigger crises — and why modeling awareness makes your whole community safer.

From My House to Our Neighborhood & The Sunday Sitdown

Preparedness doesn’t stop at your front door. In this Sunday edition of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom reflects on how awareness starts at home but is meant to spread outward ... and introduces a new segment, The Sunday Sitdown. Enjoy!

From My House to Our Neighborhood & The Sunday Sitdown

Preparedness doesn’t stop at your front door. In this Sunday edition of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom reflects on how awareness starts at home but is meant to spread outward ... and introduces a new segment, The Sunday Sitdown. Enjoy!

The School Call

Every parent dreads the call: the school is in lockdown, and you can’t reach your child. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom walks through how family communication plans, school policies, and situational awareness can help you stay calm and lead through one of the toughest scenarios a family can face.

Quick Wins for Families

Preparedness isn’t built overnight — it’s built through small, steady steps. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom shares five quick wins families can put into place this weekend to make the back-to-school season safer, calmer, and more resilient.

Crossroads of Crisis: Charlie Kirk, 9/11, and Choosing Preparedness

On this September 11th, we confront breaking news of the assassination of Charlie Kirk alongside the solemn memory of 9/11. Both moments remind us that preparedness isn’t just about storms or outages—it’s about how we respond to sudden crisis moments that test our unity and resilience. Thom Rigsby reflects on the parallels with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and shares three practical steps you can take today to strengthen your family and community in the face of uncertainty.

Alone At Home

Back-to-school season doesn’t just reshape schedules — it reshapes vulnerabilities. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why empty houses, latchkey kids, and overlooked pets all change your preparedness picture, and how simple layers of awareness and planning protect your home and family.