Climate Change: violent Weather & Global Conflicts: Being prepared
The best plan is to be prepared
And in this age of changing climate, changing weather and increasing global conflicts, everyone has to be prepared. There are a number of things you need to do to be prepared for violent weather and earth rumblings. As weather gets more violent, our preparations have to be better in being prepared.
You need a plan
Have you talked with your family members, including parents, children and household members about what to do in case of an emergency? Like, pre-determining meeting points. What to do with pets. Where to link up, if you should get separated for whatever reason. Are you clear on escape roads?
2. Pre-pack several to-go bags
In the age of comfort, digital technology, G5 and internet everywhere, most people rely on power and internet and rescue services when something happens. Helene showed that when the weather strikes, there’s no time for packing, getting your stuff ready. You need to have pre-packed bags. And, several of them, in different locations. One in the house and one in the car. This includes: your passport or IDs; cash, warm clothes, food for three days and if you have a pet, also pet food! Don’t forget shoes, jackets, flashlights, first aid kit, keys and if possible walkie talkies with replacement batteries or a radio. Be prepared that you likely won’t have power when things get serious.
3. Know your building escape routes and your neighborhood’s evacuation routes
It is too late to find out where the emergency exits are when an earthquake hits or any other major impact happened. Look it up ahead of time. Get familiar with the exits. And: discuss a meeting place outside the building and in the neighborhood. Also, check on the neighborhood evacuation routes in case of emergencies.
If you live in urban environments like Washington DC DMV, New York, Philadelphia and any other traffic-heavy major city - you must be aware of emergency evacuation routes. In many traffic-heavy areas, evacuation happens in a way every day - and it’s not very reassuring. So… our emergency expert guest’s advice: familiarize yourself with roads around the major evacuation routes and train your family members to be more disciplined drivers.
4. What to do with your pets
Or, we should say, what not do to with your pets in case of disaster. Don’t tie your pet on a leash and leave them in the house! Take them with you. Listen to what else to do.
Watch the full episode.