Do 1 Thing is a non-profit organization that aims to build more disaster resilient communities. When individuals in our community are prepared, emergency responders can help more people. In turn, when people are more prepared themselves, they can help their neighbors. The Do 1 Thing program works because our unique step-by-step approach makes it easy for people to get started preparing for disasters and emergencies.
The concept of Do1Thing entails doing "1thing" each month so that by the end of the year, you have a complete emergency plan. Our program breaks emergency planning down into small and easy steps to help alleviate the stress of doing everything at once. Once you have finished the program, you can go back and update what you have already completed.
Our board is comprised of members from many different service agencies who work together to help people become prepared. This builds stronger more disaster resilient communities. Our day jobs are in emergency management, human services, public health and many other fields. Together, we have over 100 years experience in disaster preparedness and response.
Already prepared? Check out our Emergency Preparedness Ambassador course. Learn how to help your community become better prepared. For more information please go to https://training.safeandready.org/p/preparedness-ambassador.
Do 1 Thing Current Members
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Carly Adams, MPH
Epidemiologist Region 1
Michigan Department of Community HealthAfter graduating with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan in 2010, Carly joined the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) based out...
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Trent Atkins, PEM
Director of Emergency Planning, Security, Safety and Training
Lansing Board of Water and LightMr. Trent Atkins, currently the emergency manager for Shiawassee County in Michigan and has over 27 years of public safety and emergency management experience. Mr....
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Raynika J. Battle, M.S., PEM
Do1Thing Executive Director and Region 1 Planner
Lansing Office of Emergency ManagementRaynika Battle has been the executive director of Do1Thing since July 2016. Raynika has taken pride in being prepared for emergencies for as long...
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David W. Brown, Treasurer
Business Continuity Lead
Consumers EnergyDavid is a former infantry Marine and a retired Air National Guardsman. Post-9/11, his last assignment was oversight of all military surveillance radars and associated...
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Byron Callies, CEM, CHSP, CEM, MEP
Emergency Management & Business Continuity Manager
Mayo ClinicByron is certified as a Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) and formally held the Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM), IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and FEMA...
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Rob Dale, PEM, MA
Regional Planner
Ingham County Emergency ManagementRob Dale spent twelve years as a meteorologist on television before moving into the disaster world. He ran the emergency management program at McLaren Greater...
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Lynda Farquharson, PEM
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Mid-Michigan District Health DepartmentI began my public health career in 1995 as a Health Educator with the Mid-Michigan District Health Department. In 2003 I began working in Emergency...
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Wendy Galbreath
Support & Outreach Unit Manager and State Preparedness Officer
Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security DivisionMs. Wendy Galbreath joined the Michigan Department of State Police (MSP) in 1999, as a Secretary at the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Training Center...
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Dean Hartenburg
Safety & Emergency Manager
Sparrow Clinton & Ionia HospitalsDean M. Hartenburg is a 20 year caregiver at Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns. He has served as Safety Emergency Manager since 2009 and...
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Thomas C. Helms II, PEM, Police Officer
Police Officer
Lansing Community CollegeTom Helms is currently serving as a Police Officer with Lansing Community College Police. Prior to that, he served for 6 years as the Director...
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Kristie Helms, PEM
Safety and Training Supervisor
Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA)Kristie is currently serving as the Safety & Training Supervisor for the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA).
Prior to working at CATA Kristie was the...
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Ken Jones, MA
Emergency Management Program Coordinator
City of Rochester, MNWhile serving as Emergency Management Chief of the Lansing (MI) Fire Department, Ken co-developed the concept for an emergency preparedness program called Do 1 Thing....
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Dennis M. Louney, MPA, Public Affairs
Representative
Spiecer Group Inc.Dennis M. Louney is employed by the Spicer Group engineering firm as the Public Affairs Representative. Louney is also the President of DML...
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Erika Mahoney, MSA, PEM
HR Specialist
FEMAErika Mahoney serves as a HR Specialist in the Recruitment branch Talent Acquisition Division, Office of the Chief Component Human Capital Officer (OCCHCO), Federal Emergency...
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Ronda Oberlin, PEM, CFM, CEM
Emergency Management Specialist
Lansing Office of Emergency ManagementRonda Oberlin is Certified Floodplain Manager through the Association of State Floodplain Managers and a Certified Emergency Manager through the International Association of Emergency Managers....
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Bob Perialas
Chief Customer Office
Lansing Board of Water and LightBob Perialas is Lansing Board of Water & Light’s Manager of Community Relations. He was appointed to this position as a result of recommendations from...
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Jennie Pollak, MSW, CIRS, CRS
Program Manager
Central Michigan 211Jennie Pollak is currently the Program Manager for Central Michigan 2-1-1, though has served in various capacities in the center including I&R Specialist, Resource Specialist...
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Matthew Price, PEM
Bioterrorism Coordinator
District One Regional Medical Response CoalitionMatthew Price currently works for District 1 Regional Medical Response Coalition. He has been blessed to work for the coalition since 2008. Mr. Price has...
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Larry St George, MS, PEM, CEM
Emergency Management Program Coordinator
Clinton County Emergency ServicesLarry is an Emergency management specialist with Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation. Regional Planner for county emergency management office. Independent...
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Eric Tumbarella
Account Executive
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Nancy Weber, In Memory
Past Emergency Services Coordinator
Past Tri-County Office on AgingNancy Weber was a founding member of Do 1 Thing from the first meetings in 2005 until her passing in 2010. Nancy passed away on...
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Dan Young
President & CEO
Aegis Bleu, LLCDaniel Young completed his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Criminal Justice with a Specialization in Security Management at Michigan State University...
