Showing posts with label Plan B. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Plan B. Show all posts

Sunday, July 31, 2022

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?