About the Author - Laurie Ecklund Long

Laurie Long is an emergency specialist with nine years of experience as an author and national speaker. She provides a wealth of information relating to surviving natural disasters, terminal illness, family loss and elder issues.

Laurie learned many of her "survival skills" through the loss of 12 family members and close friends within a period of five years. During that time, and also through experiences related to 9/11 she began to investigate a variety of ways for individuals and businesses to face their losses and recover quickly.

As part of a family business, she realized that when a company faces a natural disaster, fire, vandalism or other emergencies, it is vital to have a recovery plan in place. Also, when employees experience a death or accidents within their family, the whole company may suffer through absenteeism if that employee is unprepared.

Along with her publications, Laurie is available for workshops, and speaking engagements as well as television, and radio interviews.

With humor, optimism, and common sense she motivates people to be prepared for whatever emergency they may encounter.