As the owner of a preparedness kit/supply company I am always preaching to people the need to be prepared for everyday…what if’s. Preparedness isn’t just about being ready for major events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, terror attacks, blackouts, etc. There are things that can and do happen everyday that we can be better equipped to deal with. These things can range from the simple need for a band aid or other first aid supply, the supplies needed to deal with a flat tire or an escape ladder to get out of a burning home.
Tonight I responded to an automatic fire alarm as I am a volunteer with the Somers Fire Department. The call turned out to be a false alarm so we all packed up to head home. I just happen to be the last car to leave. For some strange reason…my car battery was dead. Here I was in the middle of the night…stuck with a dead car. Now…I could have knocked on a door and called a garage or asked someone to give me a jump start as I was in a populated area. But…what if I wasn’t. What if it was my wife and the car was in a parking garage late at night or some other secluded area?
Two weeks ago…I decided to get a portable jump starter that I could keep in my car. I thought it would be good to have both for myself and so I could help a stranded motorist if I came across one. I had the product shipped from my warehouse and left the box in my office for a few days. On Monday I thought it was silly to have ordered it and not taken it out of the box…so I unpacked it, read the instructions and plugged it in to charge. On Wednesday I put it in my car (it takes 40 hours to charge the first time).
Well…tonight it came in handy. I pulled it out of the trunk, connected it to my battery and had my car started in less than 60 seconds. Now….I thought this device would come in handy one day. I just didn’t know it would be the day after I put it in my car.
This event simply reinforced to me the concept…that unfortunately…things happen. AND…that by taking some simple steps…we can be better prepared to deal with them. I am not saying that everyone needs to go out and buy every product, gadget, rescue device on the market. Just take a few moments to think about the things that can occur in your everyday life and then see what steps you can take to better deal with all those…what if’s.
Stay Safe,
Paul
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