Almost everybody knows the five...
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Almost everybody knows the five basic rules for being prepared for an emergency. First, know the threat. For example: Do you live on or near a fault line, nuclear plant, in a high--occurrence tornado area, or in a floodplain? If you know what might occur you can plan accordingly. Second, generate a plan. Every fire marshal advises us to have an escape route planned; schools within a certain radius of a nuclear plant have a supply of potassium pills on hand. Third, know what you have on hand and what you need to get. When a hurricane threatens, people put this into practice automatically, as they line up to buy non--perishable food and drinking water. Fourth, optimize your assets. For example: If you live in an earthquake zone, is it possible to strengthen your home for earthquake safety? If you live in a tornado zone, can you "harden" a room to make it withstand high winds? Fifth, practice. Many school children practice tornado drills or fire drills regularly. It keeps them prepared.
Will an emergency strike? We always pray that it won't; but if we are prepared, we will be better equipped to handle it if it does happen.
Jesus said much the same to his disciples: "Keep awake. Don't be caught unprepared."
Will an emergency strike? We always pray that it won't; but if we are prepared, we will be better equipped to handle it if it does happen.
Jesus said much the same to his disciples: "Keep awake. Don't be caught unprepared."
