Mission & Impact
Building a Culture of Preparedness Across America
ARCNetUSA exists at the intersection of technology, community, and life-safety. ARCNetUSA doesn't just train people — it transforms the way America thinks about readiness.
By the Numbers
The Scale of What's Possible
The Problem We're Solving
America Is Not Ready
of Americans have never taken a first aid or CPR course.
of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR — the rest wait for EMS.
in annual economic losses attributable to preventable disaster unpreparedness.
is how long emergency management agencies say citizens must be self-sufficient after a major disaster.
of disaster response in the first hour comes from bystanders — not first responders.
American households has no emergency plan, no kit, and no training.
Six Pillars of Preparedness
What ARCNetUSA Teaches — and Why It Matters
of home fires can be controlled in the first 30 seconds with proper extinguisher use.
higher survival rate when bystanders use an AED before EMS arrives.
of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR — ARCNetUSA is closing that gap.
is the critical window — citizens who shelter correctly save their own lives.
faster evacuation when households have a practiced, documented plan.
of hazmat incidents occur in residential areas — awareness is the first defense.
Our Journey
From Vision to National Platform
ARCNetUSA founded in Cedar City, Utah with a single mission: make every American an immediate first responder.
ARCNetUSA concept developed — the first AR platform designed to embed preparedness training into everyday consumer products.
Product Culture as a conduit for Preparedness Pal partnerships launched, creating product culture pathways with a potential to reach 35M+ households through product packaging.
ARCNetUSA (Augmented Reality Community Network) builds upon the Whole Community concept established by former administrators of the emergency management community and created the ARCNetUSA model.
AR Web App launched with 12 scannable training markers across 3 certification levels: Trainee → Certified → Expert.
National expansion underway. Business Hero network growing. ARCNetUSA positioned as the private-sector backbone of American preparedness culture.
Voices of Authority
What Leaders Are Saying
We do not have a culture of preparedness in America. The private sector has the reach, the trust, and the daily touchpoints to change that — if they choose to act.
Brock Long
Former FEMA Administrator (2017–2019)
When you combine the reach of the private sector, the mission of government, and the trust of community organizations — all focused on a single goal — you don't just build awareness. You build a culture. And a culture of preparedness saves lives.
Wayne Sallade
Emergency Management Director, Charlotte County FL
Pre-disaster mitigation has to be a whole community effort. No single agency, brand, or organization can do it alone — but together, the scale of what's possible is unlimited.
Public Sector
Emergency Management Agencies
The gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it is training. Accessible, repeatable, engaging training — delivered at the moment and place people need it most.
National Preparedness Goal
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8)
Join the Movement
Every Business Hero partner, every scanned QR code, every citizen trained brings America one step closer to a true culture of preparedness. The mission starts here.