1. 1 Intergenerational Dialogue ™ & Action: Building Safer & Stronger Communities Thursday, April 1, 2010 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Homeland Security and Emergency Management Presented by James V. Gambone, Ph.D., Points Of View Inc. www.pointsofviewinc.com800-586-9054 Thursday, April 1, 2010 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Homeland Security and Emergency Management Presented by James V. Gambone, Ph.D., Points Of View Inc. www.pointsofviewinc.com800-586-9054

2. 2 Why we use this approach with Homeland Security, and Emergency and Disaster Planning Six Living Generations: 1. GI: 1910–1931 2. Mediating: 1932–1944 5. Millennial: 1982–2001 3. Boomers: 1945–1963 4. Diversity: 1964–1981 6. Digital: 2002–present

3. 3 Why we use this approach with Homeland Security, and Emergency and Disaster Planning  Answers the “What Can I Do” question  Most inclusive style of organizing  Each generation brings special gifts to Homeland Security and disaster preparation  Need to tailor information to different generations, e.g. print, TV, radio, internet  Our enemies – foreign and domestic – look for weaknesses in our social fabric  Connected communities are the strongest defense against terrorism and the best first responders

4. 4 The Falcon Heights Story The Grand Forks Disaster The Falcon Heights Story The Grand Forks Disaster Lessons learned from the Intergenerational Dialogue approach

5. 5 2.Promotes greater neighborhood involvement. 4. Increases numbers of volunteers. 3. Demonstrates the differences between organizing and outreach efforts. 1.The process is challenging.

6. 6 If you would like to get If you would like to get your community more involved in disaster preparation and community-based Homeland Security, please contact us at: www.pointsofviewinc.com800-586-9054www.pointsofviewinc.com800-586-9054