My Story — Family Ready Coach

I’ve been on the other side of the siren.

I’m Yoni Binstock—former paramedic, CERT member, and author of 10+ preparedness guides. I saw good parents freeze during earthquakes, fires, and blackouts—not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t have a practiced plan. Now I help families get it done in 90 minutes.

The Moment That Changed My Career

A father once told me during an evacuation: “We always said we’d make a plan. We just never got around to it.” They left without medications, documents, or a way to coordinate with their parents. That conversation stayed with me. I built Family Ready Coach so families wouldn’t face that moment again.

What Makes This Different

  • Personalized — built for your home, family, and city’s risks
  • Practiced — we simulate real scenarios so you’re not guessing
  • Practical — essentials only; budget-aware
  • Finished — complete plan in 72 hours, plus a 7-day sprint
“The best emergency plan isn’t the most comprehensive—it’s the one your family will actually follow.”

Credentials & Real-World Experience

  • 🚑 Former Paramedic — Responded to 100+ emergencies, including traffic accidents, natural disasters, and mass-casualty events
  • 🛡️ LA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) — trained in search and rescue, medical ops, fire suppression, and mass care
  • 📚 Published Author (10+) — practical guides translating FEMA/NOAA/USGS guidance into steps families actually use
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 100+ families coached nationwide

Testimonials

Credentials & Expertise

15+ Years Experience

Former paramedic with extensive emergency response experience

City-Focused

Specialized in city-based preparedness strategies

Practical Approach

Real-world solutions for real families

Published Guides

A practical, city-focused series for families.

  • Atlanta book cover
  • Boston book cover
  • Chicago book cover
  • Denver book cover
  • Houston book cover
  • Los Angeles book cover
  • Miami book cover
  • NYC book cover
  • San Diego book cover
  • San Francisco book cover
  • Seattle book cover

My Mission

To empower families with practical, actionable preparedness strategies that fit their unique lifestyle and budget.

Practical

Real-world solutions that work in city environments

Actionable

Step-by-step guidance you can implement immediately

Family-First

Solutions designed for busy families with kids

Ready to Work Together?

Let's discuss how I can help your family become more prepared