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What is going to happen during an emergency?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could answer that question beforehand?  Unfortunately. that is not usually the way it works.  If we knew exactly what was going to happen during an emergency, then it probably wouldn’t be much of an emergency.  We could prepare well before the event, knowing exactly what was going to be needed to cope.

Still, we can do some anticipating.  If you travel during the winter in northern climes then your preparations for being stuck in a snowdrift somewhere or other would probably inlcude having a shovel in the vehicle and warm clothes and blankets ready at hand.  It only makes sense.

It also makes sense to have those items on hand that will likely be needed during an emergency, no matter what the emergency might be. Consider the electricity upon which we all have become so dependant.  Whether it be flood, storm, earthquake or whatever else, a loss of power in such times of trouble is a common loss.  Thus, it might be wise to keep some candles, a few flashlights, propane for the BBQ and other such items available for use when needed.  When gathering these things together, however, do it with some thought.

Maybe something you haven’t yet considered should be included.  How about a can opener, and not just any can opener, a hand operated can opener?  You may have a pantry full of canned goods ready for that emergency, but without power, that handy, dandy, wall mounted, electric can opener might just not do the job.  Obvious?  Of course it’s obvious, but if you hadn’t thought about it, the obvious might be easy to miss.

There are probably lots of other examples.  Perhaps you should give it a thought. Or is it possible you don’t plan on having any emergencies with which you might need to cope?  If so, you need to be informed that the choice is not always yours.