I haven’t posted anything in several days because I have been focused on the news from Japan and worrying about the family of friends living there as well as the people of Japan in general. We, as a nation, have come to be friends and allies with our former opponents and we find ourselves trying to find ways to help in a nuclear event that is not of our making.
One thing that has been evident in so many of the news stories is that the Japanese are helping each other with great generosity of spirit, no one appears to be taking advantage of the chaos by looting and caring for and protecting the elderly is as much a priority as caring for the children. This is an example of how each member of the community is valued.
Another thing that has been mentioned time and again is that the Japanese have taken personal responsibility to have emergency supplies. This is a very good idea for all of us to imitate. Now is an excellent time to sit down with all of our relatives and work out what supplies need to be available in the home (check abcnews.com for a fundamental list) and plan for how we would find each other again after a disaster. This would need to be tailored to fit the types of disasters that are more likely in your area. I don’t expect tornadoes on the East or West coast but they are so very common in the Midwest. Earthquakes are a significant concern on the West coast but are not unheard of in the rest of the country. The flood plains are well identified and flash floods occur with alarming speed in the Southwestern deserts. Your emergency plans and supplies need to take this into account.
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