How vulnerable are YOU?

We rely on so many services each day that we take for granted—clean water supply from our taps; electricity that powers all our appliances—fans, coffee pots, washer & dryer, ovens; cellular networks for Internet, cell phones, business; gas &/or electricity for our vehicles, and more. What happens to you personally when one of those services is curtailed? How vulnerable are YOU? Do you have a Plan B as a backup?

What would happen to YOU if there were a major power outage for two weeks?

Here are some things to consider:

·        How can you renew your drug prescriptions if the pharmacist        

         can’t get on their computer to check your request?

·        Can you get out of your garage?

·        Do you rely on an elevator?

·        Do you rely on electricity for your oxygen supply?

·        Do you have a backup canister?

·        Do you rely on electricity for your mobile wheelchair?

·        Do you have a Plan B backup?

·        Do you rely on electricity for your cooking? Plan B?

·        Camp stove? Bar BQ?

·        Remember the restaurants will also be without power so that is not a Plan B.

Let’s take some time to think about our personal Plan Bs.

·    What would YOU do if you are without support from that person you rely on?

·    What would you do if there is a major chemical spill, earthquake, fire, natural gas incident, flood, heat dome, or another extreme weather event?

·    Do you have an Emergency Preparedness kit ready with the “stuff” you need for two weeks?