Emergency Preparedness

You do not have to be miles away from civilization to be caught in a survival situation. Natural disaster, terorism or military action could cut you off from all the usual services and food supplies. Until they can be reestablished, you would be left to manage on your own resources and skills.

It is hard to prepare for what you do not expect. In a time of crises it is hard to think and we tend to act on emotion. We may have to deal with fear, anxiety, pain, illness, injury, cold, hunger, thirst, isolation and boredom. This is why we must think ahead and plan so if we and our families are ever in a situation of extreme stress then we already know what to do.

This is why everyone in the family needs to have a family plan. They need to know where to meet, where the supplies are kept, what is expected of them, and how to contact one another.

When a major disaster hits, water mains could be broken, wells and/or tanks damaged, and many if not all areas out of service. Water is something that most people in the modern world take for granted. They are so used to turning on a tap that until something happens they hardly ever think about it. Because a person can survive weeks without food, but only a few days without water, water is one of the most important survival necessites.

If you would like a 72 Hour Emergency Pack Checklist click here.

If you would like a an Earthquake Emergency Checklist Click here.

If you would like more information about Preparing for an emergency, or any other water issue, we would be happy to answer your questions. Please call (253) 531-9024 and ask for Beth Lenderman, Management Assistant.