Meet Disaster Patrick
Disaster pro, keynote showman, and boundary-pushing adventurer.
Patrick’s mission? Turn the world of disaster planning on its head. With decades of expertise and a knack for making even the scariest topics engaging, he shows individuals and organizations how to take charge and turn chaos into calm.
Award-winning public speaker
In-demand consultant
Highly-reviewed author
Drillmaster
Disruption influencer
Winning with disruption
Apply secrets from disaster planning to the disruptions of everyday life… and come out ahead.
Having successfully led, managed, and advised teams around the globe through the greatest natural, technological, and security emergencies an organization or community can face, Patrick understands how proper leadership based on simple core principles can break the Crisis Creation Chain and prevent a disaster from ever happening at all.
“if you live in harmony with those disasters, you can decide not to let the disaster destroy you, but to actually let it strengthen you and make you a better person.”
THE
5 POCKET METHOD
Carry Enough in Your Pockets to Maximize Your Options
You don’t need to carry an entire pantry full of food, or have a massive first aid kit with you! Just carry enough from each of these areas so that you can perform at your optimal best, maximizing your options of where you can Evacuate, Shelter-in-Place, or Lockdown.
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Physical
Think of yourself like a complete system. What do you need physically to be at your optimal best during the disaster?
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Masks
Water
Food
Medication
Shelter
First Aid
Treating Injuries
…and much more!
Psychological
Now that you have considered your Physical needs, ask yourself this: What do you need Psychologically to be at your optimal best during the disaster?
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Therapist
Relaxing Items
Nintendo Switch
…and much more!
Personal
You are a unique person, with needs unique to yourself. What Personal needs do you have that will keep you at your optimal best during the disaster?
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Pets
Keys
Glasses
Wheelchairs
Priceless Items
Hearing Aids
…and much more!
Papers
We live in a modern age where we have papers of some kind. What Papers will you need to give you maximum access to resources during the disaster?
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Driver’s License
Passport
Insurance Cards
Ownership Documents
Legal Papers
…and much more!
Phone
Whether we like it or not, our phones are our connection to the world. What does your Phone need to be operating during the disaster?
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Cell Phone
Hard Line Phone
Chargers
Backup Cell Phone
…and much more!
THE DISASTER PLANNER FOR EVERYONE
Why Patrick’s Your New Favorite Disaster Expert
Patrick specializes in three things most people hate: planning, public speaking, and push-ups. But for him, that’s just the beginning.
A lifelong adventurer and disaster preparedness expert, Patrick has done it all – from evacuating 250 cats in under 2 hours to breaking a world record with 30 straight hours of CPR. He’s not your average prepper – he’s the guy who makes boring topics unforgettable and shows you how to turn any disruption into an opportunity to grow.
Armed with world-class certifications and an unstoppable sense of humor, Patrick brings stories, science, and a little bit of swagger to every talk he gives. So whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a curious first responder, get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about disaster preparedness.
I want you to go beyond being a survivor (though I do want you to survive) – I want you to be stronger, for your life to actually improve after disaster or disruption.
The only one who can determine if something becomes a disaster is you. Let’s leave the doom & gloom behind and have a great time together.
what else is
Patrick Is Up to?
More than Disaster Planning
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Pushing the Limits of Preparedness at ASU
Pioneering disaster readiness for the world’s small businesses, in partnership with ASU’s best and brightest.
The World’s First Honeybee Disaster Response Team
Bee Platoon is the first disaster response team for honeybees – designed from scratch and tested in real wildfires.
Dysaster: The End of the Disaster Plan
Dysaster is rewriting preparedness for everyone – because you don’t need a plan, you need the right pack.
The Art of Speaking on the Fly
My superpower? Turning random photos, quotes, and years into a flawless speech – on demand.
When was the last time a speaker took you on a thrilling adventure?
Patrick continuously evolves, responding to the most exciting, obscure, and unlikely invitations to consult, plan, and speak. With a true love for public speaking and a commitment to designing transformational experiences for audiences, a Disaster Patrick event is a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity for any sort of audience or scenario.