How Prepared Are You?
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My sister was without power for six days in the wake of Irene recently. While they were all fine and healthy, it was hard to go that long without a basic utility. Thankfully, they had warning in order to prepare — and at least picked up a camping stove before the storm hit.
Many of you possibly experienced something similar.
With a range of natural disasters that could hit at any moment, it’s important for us as parents to consider how we can be prepared. We don’t always get warning.
I know that for us, we aren’t as prepared as we could or should be. Honestly, the idea of stocking 3 days of water for 8 people seems daunting to me. Where will I store it?
Getting Prepared
However, stocking emergency water supplies is not as daunting as a true emergency would be. It’s better to be prepared. And really, I would rest easier knowing that if an emergency struck, we would have what we needed. You know, in that “tackle a nagging task” kind of way.
Some things for us to ask ourselves:
- Do we have extra water?
- Do we have nonperishable foods and a method to cook them if the power should go out?
- Do we have an evacuation plan?
- Do we have a plan to contact family in the event of an emergency?
- Have I backed up my photos and other important information and stored them someplace safe?
- Do I have a bag packed that we could take with us in the event of an evacuation?
Have I forgot something? What are the basics that you consider important?
I was in San Diego yesterday at the MCRD for my little brother’s graduation. I had read your post and put it on my list of things to do, but I wish I had packed some stuff before leaving home! Being away from home during a blackout kinda throws you for a loop. An emergency kit is great for home but even more useful when on vacation. Luckily I had packed lots of food and had a hand crank flashlight in my car. It would have been nice to have more though. I only had a buck on me and was thankful I didn’t need any money. 🙂
Amen, sistah. We were talking about the poor people on vacation and those who had to be rescued from the rides at Legoland and Sea World. Definitely pays to pack emergency supplies for a trip!
I thought of you, Jessica, when I read the news about SoCal/San Diego and beyond losing power yesterday. Your post on being prepared was timely!
LOL, yes. I was lamenting last night that I wasn’t better prepared. But, hubs reassured me that we really didn’t lack anything. (I would have felt better with a few more batteries, candles, and light sticks.)
The light sticks were the highlight of the evening. Lucky to have found some in a drawer. The girls loved having them for their night light. We didn’t get power back until 2 am.
This morning 4yo woke up crying that the lights were back on. She liked a dark house, apparently. 🙂