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General Preparedness

Why do we need an “event” to Prepare

I just watched a show on CNBC all about preparing for the end of the earth in 2012. The show featured many people who were building shelters, stocking up on long term food storage and taking other preparedness steps. While I might not agree with the concept of the end of the earth, what I find most amazing is that people often need these “events” or the possibility of these types of “major crisis” to take action.

So, is that right action to start trying to scare people into preparedness? What is the catalyst or tipping point that is missing for people just to say “Hey..things happen…let me think about how I should deal with them.” I don’t ever want to be the guy screaming “the sky is falling,” but for some reason, the people who do get all the attention.

Would love to hear feedback on all sides of the issue. Is it taking it too far? Are we doing enough to get people to prepare? Is preparation a waste of time and money? Please leave your thoughts.

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General Preparedness Personal Preparedness

Have you ever used your Survival Kit

Has there been an incident that you felt compelled to use your preparedness kit? If so…what was the situation? In thinking about it afterwards….how did having the kit make you feel? Did you feel more calm? Was using the kit the best decision or did the situation dictate that you could have just used basic items from around the home and not relied on your kit?

After the situation…did you quickly replenish the supplies that you used?

I have an emergency preparedness kit in my home, office and in both of my cars. I often think about when I should use my kit and when I shouldn’t. I know that the kits are there just in case something big happens. Should I use the items for a minor incident? This is something everyone who has a kit should think about.

My opinion is that your preparedness kit should be kept and only used for a “serious emergency”. For minor situations you can really on other supplies you have around. If however you are the kind of person who will immediately restock the items you have used…then using your kit more often is an ok option.