Laurie Ecklund Long

Laurie Ecklund Long is an emergency specialist with over 20 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. She worked for twenty seven years as Director of Sales & Marketing for a California-based business.

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 and Hurricane Katrina she began to investigate a variety of ways for individuals and businesses to face their losses and recover quickly.

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