A Personal View of Disaster Planning
have our small cat crates complete with bedding and clip-on food/water bowls. Our tent and a smaller bin with some camping supplies are also within reach if time and the situation warrant. Barring injuries or the house and cars being terribly damaged, we can load the supplies, load the animals and get out in about 15 minutes. Admittedly, our preparations aren't complete, but we're miles ahead of where we were when we started."
Nancy also read the book, Out of Harm's Way by EARS Director Terri Crisp. She gave this book a great review.
Nancy is also taking advantage of FEMA's home study program on disaster preparedness. The FEMA web site is exceptional. Please take time to visit it and check out all the information they have made available. Animals and Emergencies is a good place to start.
In a perfect world, none of us would have to worry about disasters. But as you know, we do not live in a perfect world. Because of the time I have spent researching material on the earlier article I did, and talking with Nancy about her experiences, I have begun to think about my own lack of preparedness. Now, the time for thinking is over and Pete and I need to make some plans. The thing is you just never know when that unexpected disaster may involve you and your family. So, the Boy Scout motto (I think this is the Boy Scott motto) "Be Prepared" is a good idea for us all!
Thank you, Nancy, for sharing what you learned with us.
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