BYU alum D. James Siebert (BA ’92) is a meteorologist with a passion for preparedness. Having witnessed natural disasters firsthand, Siebert knows how important it is to be ready for all of the storms in our lives. “Becoming prepared is a lifestyle,” he says, “not an event.”

Join host Whitney Singley Archibald (BA ’01) as she talks to Siebert about emergency preparedness, including family habits and activities, developing a planning mindset, and adapting plans to fit your family’s changing needs.

This episode is connected with an article that will appear in the Fall issue of Y Magazine.

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BYU alum D. James Siebert (BA &rsquo;92) is a meteorologist with a passion for&nbsp;preparedness. Having witnessed natural disasters firsthand,&nbsp;Siebert knows how important it is to be ready for all of the storms in&nbsp;our lives. &ldquo;Becoming prepared is a lifestyle,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;not an event.&rdquo;
Join host Whitney Singley Archibald (BA &rsquo;01) as she talks to Siebert&nbsp;about emergency preparedness, including family habits and activities,&nbsp;developing a planning mindset, and adapting plans to fit your family&rsquo;s&nbsp;changing needs.
This episode is connected with an article that will appear in the Fall&nbsp;issue of Y Magazine.
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Welcome to the Y Magazine podcast, bringing you ideas, stories, and voices from Brigham Young University (BYU). New episodes post biweekly on Thursdays.

Welcome to the Y Magazine podcast, bringing you ideas, stories, and voices from Brigham Young University (BYU). New episodes post biweekly on Thursdays.