Why is it that most people need something to happen before they will consider preparedness? It is amazing to me that if there is even the slightest event ie: small earthquake tremor in California, a sudden blackout and the hint of a major weather event and people scramble to purchase the items they need. We see the traffic increase on our site and the phone rings off the hook with people who need/want their preparedness kit NOW!!!
A few days after the event…and things go back to normal. It’s as if people forgot it even happened. Then another thing happens and people go right back to scrambling. Why is it that we don’t heed the lessons from the first situation we were not prepared for an make it a priority to get ourselves better prepared? Why do we feel the need to procrastinate and then rush at the last minute?
Here are a few things I can assure you of:
1. Another event will happen. It may be small or large but you will see another major storm, blackout, fire, earthquake, tornado, etc.
2. You will not be the only person scrambling to purchase what you need.
3. Stores will run out of flashlights, batteries, water, generators and other preparedness related supplies
I have often said that the greatest asset we have in terms of being better prepared is time. If you use the time NOW to at least slowly begin to better prepare…you will be in a much better position later. Small actions will add up.For example: Each time you go to the grocery store…buy one or two extra items you may need in an emergency.
Please add your own thoughts, tips, ideas and strategies here.