Obvious recent weather throughout the mid-west and south has prompted this post. Coupled with very real memories of having the police knock on my door in San Diego during the fires a few years ago and telling me I had an hour to leave my home and the area. I had been a tiny bit smug in thinking I would be at least a little prepared for that. NOT. And NOT in a big way!
There are awesome websites and blogs out there that address being prepared for these sorts of eventualities and more. Find a couple that speak to your heart. There are a couple that come to mind quickly for me...
http://providentliving.org/
This is from my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We have always been counseled to be prepared for any eventuality, including natural disaster, loss of employment, etc. This site is a treasure trove of information.
http://preparedbinder.blogspot.com/
This woman put together a great binder that addresses all the information that, even if we have it written anywhere, gets scattered the wind. She is clever and funny and it's great information to have. And have it handy.
So what will you do when you have 10 minutes to beat feet out of the house? Besides grab the kids and, if you're lucky, the family pet? Do you have a "grab and go" notebook? Do you have someone outside the area you can contact who will then contact your family members to tell them you're ok? What about prescriptions, a change of clothes, copies of insurance and birth certificates? It will take planning, but you can put it together and have it ready to grab as you head out the door. It also takes review and renewal, but that's a topic for another post.
Please.Please.Please... if nothing else, I hope this post encourages you to start thinking of "preparation." It's like insurance, you have it and hope you never, ever have to use it.
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