Charley Hogwood served 15+ years in the U.S. Army and the Florida National Guard. Trained as a reconnaissance scout his experience covers a wide range of specialties from tactical environments to Radiological/Chemical situations to complex human disasters As Chief Instructor and Executive Director for P.R.E.P. Personal Readiness Education Programs, LLC (www.readygoprep.com), Charley is responsible for designing and teaching over 40 different courses in various areas of emergency preparedness and disaster readiness, as well as urban and wilderness survival. Currently he is pursuing a degree in Emergency Management to add to his extensive skill set. Charley also speaks at various preparedness events and provides private consultations to both individuals and mutual assistance groups. He lives near the Everglades Swamp in Southern Florida with the love of his life, wonderful daughter and his Brazilian Mastiff Rufus The Ready Dog who chips away at his sanity daily.