Building a Family PACE Plan: Effective Crisis Communication Strategies

In this episode, Andy dives into the importance of maintaining communication during crises. Highlighting the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, he introduces the concept of a communication PACE plan (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) to ensure family members can stay in touch during emergencies.

He covers various methods from using smartphones and home phones to mobile radios and ham radio systems, and emphasizes the necessity of having a plan in place before disaster strikes.

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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast

02:59 Building a Family Communication PACE Plan

04:26 Primary Communication Methods

05:31 Alternate Communication Methods

06:57 Contingency Communication Methods

12:09 Emergency Communication Strategies

13:09 Powering Your PACE Plan

15:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Top 5 Overlooked Home Security Tips: Fortify Your Home Against Modern Threats

In this episode Andy discusses five essential, yet often overlooked, home security tips. With threats evolving, Andy covers how to secure your garage door from high-tech break-ins, protect your Wi-Fi network, safeguard your modern car from RFID relay attacks, and more.

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00:00 Welcome to The Secure Dad Podcast

00:51 The Rise of Online Threats and Protecting Personal Information

01:55 Holiday Home Security Tips

03:07 Top 5 Home Security Tips You May Not Have Thought About

03:52 Securing Your Garage Door from High-Tech Break-Ins

06:36 Protecting Your Wi-Fi Network

09:09 Preventing Car Theft with Modern Technology

10:57 Securing Your Front Door and Peephole

13:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode Andy dives deep into practical strategies to reclaim your digital privacy. It’s harder than ever to keep our personal information safe, but it’s not impossible! Join Andy as he explores seven essential tips to reduce your digital footprint and minimize what data brokers and even social media platforms know about you.

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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast

00:52 The Importance of Online Privacy

03:05 Understanding Digital Data Vulnerabilities

03:49 Steps to Be Invisible Online

06:37 Be a Ninja When Browsing the Internet

06:57 The Power of VPNs

07:44 Masking Your Real Data

08:36 Choosing the Right Browser

09:36 Keeping Your Home Address Private

10:46 Social Media Privacy Tips

11:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC.