It is important for Story County agencies to do anything to help make families safer in Story County.

It will help parents plan ahead for disasters.

We learn about these things in elementary school, but as parents we can forget to be teaching our kids about it, too. This gives them an opportunity to act rather than wait idle.

Some parents don't always have the resources like a car, a phone or even a permanent home in case of an emergency. We will work with them to make a plan and know what to do.

Whitney Jones does a tremendous job; she will help our back line become a cohesive unit almost immediately because she does such an accurate and job of communicating. She is very experienced now, and we will look for her to be a steady force for us. She is also extremely competitive and will only continue to get better because she wants to win so badly.

As we manage the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, finding opportunities to quietly be with ourselves may help us tend to the details of what we value most.