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''What to say:'' ‘Spending only a few minutes on this important topic is not worth either of our time, and probably will not save any lives in an emergency. I would not want to create more questions than I answer, or provide a false sense of security by merely checking a couple of boxes.’ | ''What to say:'' ‘Spending only a few minutes on this important topic is not worth either of our time, and probably will not save any lives in an emergency. I would not want to create more questions than I answer, or provide a false sense of security by merely checking a couple of boxes.’ | ||
Most people understand and appreciate this immediately. If someone pushes back, your answer does not change. Consider something like, ‘I am delighted that you understand how critical emergency preparation is. And I appreciate your urgency and limited time. But like any useful education, delivering this information properly requires a little time. In fact the presentation we offer could easily fill an entire afternoon, but we have refined and compressed a LOT of information into those 60-75 minutes, and I promise that attendees will | Most people understand and appreciate this immediately. If someone pushes back, your answer does not change. Consider something like, ‘I am delighted that you understand how critical emergency preparation is. And I appreciate your urgency and limited time. But like any useful education, delivering this information properly requires a little time. In fact the presentation we offer could easily fill an entire afternoon, but we have refined and compressed a LOT of information into those 60-75 minutes, and I promise that attendees will be inspired to take action!’ | ||
If they are adamant, | If they are adamant, you certainly may choose to refuse. Or, you may try to convert this into an opportunity to promote the NET and BEECN programs and recruit. Then finish with an offer to return another time to provide the hourlong ''Emergency Preparedness for You, Your Family, and Your '''Community''''' presentation; see below, [[Presentation Requests#NETs%20empower%20through%20education%2C%20not%20individualized%20solutions|NETs empower through education, not individualized solutions]]. | ||
== Requests for Specific Advice == | == Requests for Specific Advice == | ||
* ''"Where should I go after an earthquake?"'' | * ''"Where should I go after an earthquake?"'' | ||
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* This presentation is the cornerstone [[Speakers Bureau]] product. It is is best delivered in-person for a close-knit group, but also can be delivered online. | * This presentation is the cornerstone [[Speakers Bureau]] product. It is is best delivered in-person for a close-knit group, but also can be delivered online. | ||
== How the public | == How the public can request a presentation == | ||
If at all possible, please channel requests through PBEM by providing this link: https://pbem.link/eprep | If at all possible, please channel requests through PBEM by providing this link: https://pbem.link/eprep | ||
When the request is received, PBEM will pass it along to the nearby Team Leader(s). | When the request is received, PBEM will pass it along to the nearby Team Leader(s). You may also instruct the requestor to mention your name in the comment box on the form. | ||
=== Why use the form? === | === Why use the form? === | ||
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'''Delivery:''' Virtual or in-person | '''Delivery:''' Virtual or in-person | ||
'''Time required:''' | '''Time required:''' 60-90 minutes, depending on the number of great questions the audience has! | ||
'''Group size:''' Minimum 10, maximum unlimited | '''Group size:''' Minimum 10, maximum unlimited (or up to you) | ||
'''Location:''' PBEM can only accommodate requests within the City of Portland | '''Location:''' PBEM can only accommodate requests within the City of Portland | ||
=== Public request form === | === Public request form === | ||
See above, [[How the public may request a presentation]] | |||
=== Presentation handouts === | === Presentation handouts === | ||
Please review the [[Printed Community Handout Materials|List of Materials]] and use the [https://pbem.link/pbemevent Request Form]. | Please review the [[Printed Community Handout Materials|List of Materials]] and use the [https://pbem.link/pbemevent Request Form]. | ||