Katrina has really caused me to think about how prepared we are for a disaster. We live in an area prone to severe flooding and thus far moderate earthquakes. I've got everything prepared to evacuate the cats in a hurry, but almost nothing in the way of canned food for humans, reliable flashlights, a big stock of batteries, blankets, etc., in one place. I was at my mom's (Nebraska) when Katrina struck, and my reaction, not thought out at all, was to go out and buy some Maglites, huge packs of batteries, and scads of canned goods. I didn't realize what I was doing until she asked whether I was worried about tornadoes, and pointed out that there was no reason for me to buy a four-month supply of dog and cat food (which I did last Tuesday afternoon), because she always has enough for about three weeks on hand.
I tend to stockpile things, and to gas up the car as soon as we're down to half a tank, but wonder how long it would take me to organize the necessities for an evacuation, especially since I almost never buy canned goods, preferring fresh or frozen food, which wouldn't be much good without electricity or running water.
I tend to stockpile things, and to gas up the car as soon as we're down to half a tank, but wonder how long it would take me to organize the necessities for an evacuation, especially since I almost never buy canned goods, preferring fresh or frozen food, which wouldn't be much good without electricity or running water.
