Realistic Reasons to Have an Emergency Plan:
"There is no such thing as luck, merely opportunity meeting preparedness." ― George S. Patton Jr. Preparing for an Emergency, long before one is actually realized, is not only a good idea, it's the responsible and mature thing to do for oneself, family, friends and community. A common misunderstanding to preparing is for some end of the world situation or Hollywood doomsday scenario. Truth is, it's not about preparing for some statistical anomaly, but for the real life challenges that we are all going to face at some point in our lives; the kind of situations that feel like the end of your world if you're not prepared. Preparedness isn’t about predicting disasters. It’s about reducing your dependence on chance. If everyone else is scrambling, you’ll be steady. And that steadiness is what makes the difference between frustration and resilience. When the unexpected happens—and it will—most people will be unprepared. The real question is whether you’ll be one of them, or whether you’ll already have taken those small steps that turn chaos into calm. Preparation doesn’t ask, “What if everything goes wrong?” It asks, “What if I had just a little more control over the outcome? The platitude "Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance" will manifest itself, in a good or bad way, depending on how well you have planned and read the signs (cascade of events) of a coming crisis. By the time a potential disaster event is announced, panic has already set in to the general public. Pre-planning (not just gathering stuff) is the key to preparation. It will keep a cool head when others have lost theirs. Information, below and throughout this web site, will help to make a plan and prepare for nearly any emergency situation. In modern day we have prepared for everything from earthquakes and floods, to super volcanoes and nuclear weapons. The host of problems that people prepare for could be anything from a simple loss of income, to the end of the world. For several years, Hawaii was warning their population of the threat of North Korea, yet, when a False Alarm Sounded In Hawaii in January 2018, "Primal fear" set in. Why? They were not prepared emotionally and with the necessary supplies. Don't be "that guy". Plan ahead and keep your composure. 1 - Everyday Emergencies are More Common Than Disasters 2 - Preparedness is About Practicality, not Paranoia 3 - Basic Preparedness is Easy and Affordable 4 - Knowledge is the Power to Respond to Different Situations 5 - Preparedness is About Peace of Mind 6 - Be Realistic about your Prepper Budget and Survivability Consider these reasons to prepare and have a real, documented plan:
Long-term Power Outages / Grid-Down Event
Loss of Income
Natural Disasters (Hurricane, Earthquake, Tornado, Flood, Severe Storm, Wildfire, Drought, Landslide, Volcano, Heat or Cold Wave)
Fire, Explosion, Hazardous Materials
Crime, Assaults, Home Invasions, Shootings
Pandemics and Health Emergencies
Space Weather (solar flares, EMPS)
Social Unrest, Civil War
Terrorist, Cyber or Nuclear Attacks, Bombings, Chemical Attacks, Radiation Dispersal & Emitting Devices
National Economic Disasters
The Aftermath: Post-Disaster Threats
In the end, what is the "goal" of being prepared; what's the purpose for all this stuff? Isn't the government going to be there for me and take care of this? I believe that those who ask these questions have never gone through a crisis and those who are able to answer the questions have lived through a crisis and learned from it. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of an adult to take care of their family, community and themselves to reduce the impact of an emergency event. Being prepared reduces fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Yes, there may be public resources available if an emergency occurs but those resources will need to be shared (rationed - possibly thin) between everyone who is impacted by that same emergency. There is no guarantee you will be able to get exactly what you need to deal with the emergency. Don't take that risk. To what end do we survive? Survive to the end. Then start preparing for the next emergency with the knowledge gained from the last emergency. It's said that if you can survive the first 72 hours of a crisis situation, it's highly likely you'll survive the entire crisis. Related Resources: Risk Analysis: Pre-Calculating How an Emergency Can Impact Me Things to do BEFORE SHTF Why You Don't Have to be a "Doomsday Prepper" to be Prepared Reality Prepping 10 SHTF Scenarios to Prepare for Simple Prep Habits People Overlook Ways to Disaster-Proof Your Home [Author's Reference Link]
[11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [Immediate Steps to Take When Disaster Strikes] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [P4T Main Index]
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