Are You Prepared for a Disaster Should One Strike Petoskey?
Imagine a scenario like the one in Haiti hitting our little town of Petoskey. Are you prepared to live for two weeks or more without access to food, water, power and the other elements of daily survival we take for granted?
Yesterday’s aftershock in the Cayman Islands (5.8) and today’s in Haiti (6.1) illustrate that when it comes to Mother Nature, we are very vulnerable – in spite of what we believe.
Prepare for Disaster in Petoskey
Imagine what a rogue hurricane or intense tropical storm would do to Haiti right now. The majority of those in need have yet to receive any relief and efforts by the international community are still in the beginning stages. Even when the initial relief efforts help to stabilize the situation, it will take years to rebuild Haiti to provide food and shelter to its citizens.
A tornado or two, or a geological catastrophe could cause damage in Petoskey. Just because it hasn’t happened doesn’t mean it’s not possible. Even something as simple as losing power for a week in the winter would challenge many of us.
Visit FEMA’s Ready website to see what’s recommended for disaster preparedness. Don’t let Mother Nature catch you unprepared should disaster strike Petoskey, MI.
