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?
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Do you rely on electricity for your oxygen supply?
·
Do you have a backup canister?
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Do you rely on electricity for your mobile wheelchair?
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Do you have a Plan B backup?
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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?
