Paul Dutton Knows What Most Emergency Preparedness Experts Won’t Tell You
The Three-Day Kit Is a Dangerous Myth
"Paul Dutton remembers exactly how long it took for his world to turn upside down. Seventeen seconds. That's how long the 6.6 magnitude Northridge earthquake shook California in 1994, forever changing how he understood disaster preparedness."
- Harcourt Health article covering Paul Dutton and The Emergency Preparedness Network
Helping communities, schools, parents, and families get better prepared for all the disasters they don't see coming.
Paul Dutton, Consultant Speaker and Community Emergency Expert, brings 30 years of frontline disaster response and management experience to your organization.
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A Shrinking Window
In the 1980s, the average time between billion-dollar climate disasters in the U.S. was 82 days. Recently, that window has shrunk dramatically to just 16 days.
Unprecedented Surge
The past three consecutive years (2023-2025) saw the highest numbers of billion-dollar disasters on record, causing billions in damage and displacing hundreds of communities.
Wildfire Reality
Wildfires have grown incredibly aggressive, with recent events out West, like the devastating Los Angeles fires, shattering records as the costliest individual wildfire events in history.
The Real Benefits of Being Prepared
Seconds Count
In the 1980s, the average time between billion-dollar climate disasters in the U.S. was 82 days. Recently, that window has shrunk dramatically to just 16 days.
Financial Resilience
In the 1980s, the average time between billion-dollar climate disasters in the U.S. was 82 days. Recently, that window has shrunk dramatically to just 16 days.
Community Strength
In the 1980s, the average time between billion-dollar climate disasters in the U.S. was 82 days. Recently, that window has shrunk dramatically to just 16 days.
"Don't wait for the warning sirens. True peace of mind comes from knowing that no matter what the horizon holds, your home and your loved ones are ready."
About
Paul Dutton
A seasoned professional dedicated to volunteering in
Community Emergency Management,
combining exceptional organizational skills with nearly four decades of business leadership.
Leadership & Impact
As LASD Crescenta Valley CERT Coordinator since 2000, Paul has trained over 1,000 individuals, integrating them into the Community Emergency Response Plan. He has developed interagency citywide drills with Sheriffs, Fire Departments, and the Red Cross.
Education & Foundation
Paul holds a BA in Political Science & International Relations from UC Santa Barbara, with a minor in Business. This academic background fuels his strategic approach to emergency management.
Paul's Expertise
Interagency Strategic Planning
Logistics Coordination for Large Events
Public/Private Partnership Building
Whole Community Concept Implementation
Incident Command System (ICS) Integration
Community Emergency Response Training
Disaster Communications Services (DCS)
Emergency Operations Procedures
ORGANIZATIONS & BRANDS THAT TRUST PAUL
What Institutional Leaders & Safety Experts Say About Paul Dutton’s Impact.
“Student safety is a priority for GUSD. The Duttons’ expertise has benefitted all our district’s administrators and will subsequently have a positive impact on the lives of all our students. We thank them for working with us to provide this important training.”
Dr. Richard Sheehan
Former GUSD Superintendent
Real-World Disaster Experience
Paul doesn't just teach preparedness, he has lived it. His experience spans some of the most significant disasters in Southern California's recent history.
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