bullin82 0 #26 September 20, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote No. Nobody is. They may say they are, but they're only fooling themselves. Really. Why is that? Because people have limited imaginations. Whatever they "think" is the worst disaster, will be proven wrong by a bigger one; sometimes caused by something insignificant they never imagined would have caused one. I might have a limited imagination, but for what has been considered, we are fairly well covered. Granted, I don't have any good anesthetic, but I have the skills and supplies to cover most minor surgeries. We have the ability to be self sufficient for a period of at least a month. And we have the proper defenses to ensure that no one will compromise our safety. So... I would say... I'm fairly ready. WOLVERINES!!! (actually... Being a Wisconsin girl and not a Michigan girl... I should probably change that to BADGERS!!!!! but it doesn't go as well with the reference to the obscure 80's movie that is being remade and pertinent to the topic.) first off fellow Wisconsinite awsome well have to join force when the commies attack lol. also there remaking Red Dawn :D thats fantastic lol oh the disaster thing im set for snow, tornado, fire, flood, invsion from Russian paratroopers everthing but he dreaded loss of job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #27 September 21, 2009 What I've seen in most responses is that "disaster" is being considered to be a large-scale event effecting large numbers of people. This is why I asked how you defined the term. I think that while those events do certainly constitute a disaster, when considering preparedness, one should start much smaller. Start by considering how a negative personal/family event might affect your life. (such as the loss of a job or family member) Then consider a larger scale event such as a neighbourhood event (power outage or minor flood). Then move on to city-wide, area wide, state wide, etc.... Most likely to affect me would be loss of job. Or it's at least the one I'm most concerned about at the moment. I'm not prepared for that one, as I'm in debt up to my eyeballs (but working out of it). with respect to that type of a disaster, I need to work myself out of debt (about 40% there) reduce my monthly expenses (cut unneeded services, grow produce at home instead of rely on the store for produce) put money in savings or other "safe" investments (Canadian banks?) and reduce my dependence on others. As far as other disaster types go, I'm preparing for the most likely type of event first. Floods are rare where I live, so that's further down the list. But high winds and power outages aren't heard of (we had 50mph forecasts during IKE last year) and I'm rotating through food/water storage (eat what you store, store what you eat) that would ride me through a small such event. Earthquakes and floods I'm not prepared for other than the food/water stashes and outdoor shelter options available through my personal camping gear and knowledge. Societal breakdown for whatever reason is not worth preparing for right now for me, because I'm not prepared for the things that are much more likely to happen to me. Prepare for the most likely disaster (for whatever scale you wish to define the term) to strike you, then move down the list improving your preparations. For some, preparations aren't required at all, as they have full faith in our government and local services (PD, FD, FEMA, Red Cross) to help them out in time of need. I don't get to tell you what you need to do (or how to do it). You decide that for yourself.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullin82 0 #28 September 22, 2009 I understand what your saying, anad as far as the people who are hopeing that whnen a disater hit gov. fundation (FEMA, PD, FD) will be there to the rescue, though i have faith in mst PD, FD FEMA i dont. I was in Camp Shelby Mississippi when Katrina hit i watched FEMA role in then i watched them proceed to our chow halls where they sat for 5 days doing nothing not even planning. That boiled alot of us since we were guardsmen and wanted to help but because we were getting deployed the army said we couldnt for risk of being hurt. Im still pissed about that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #29 September 22, 2009 QuoteYes. I have health insurance with catastrophic coverage for my family and me. I can't belive how shallow most of the resposes are. Our economies and current socila structures are not void of catastrophie, your insuranece policies are useless when the companies can refuse your payout for whtever reason, survival extends wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, beyond financial ability. I am prepared in a way where I am able to hunt for food, make fire and sheleter generally survive on my surroundings. I am also aware of nutrition and what my body and mind need to survive. If I am fortunate enough to be in the south island of New Zealand if a catyclism were to occur , i will be surrounded by many places and recources to live in relative comfort. I have spent alot of time in the bush and exploring the wilderness, I already have places to refuge that nobody but myself is aware of. If you are counting on money, the chances are that when a real disaster occurs, you will be fucked!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #30 September 22, 2009 National Preparedness Month"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #31 September 22, 2009 honestly, I didn't know it was National Preparedness month.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
