In just the last few days, there have been three separate local events that have highlighted the need for preparedness. While these all happened in my area, similar things occur all over the country on a daily basis.
I bring these up for two reasons. First, because they serve as good reminders for what we should all be doing in terms of our own personal preparedness. Second, these can all be used as examples of real-world situations when we’re discussing preparedness with family and friends who might not have the same mindset.
Power Outage
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My son arrived at work this morning at about 0645 and discovered the factory had no power. With the nasty heat wave we’ve had in the area all week, this wasn’t entirely unexpected, I suppose. Very few people had flashlights and were instead resorting to using their phones to stumble their way through the plant.
A pocket flashlight is a standard component of basic EDC. While businesses, factories, stores, and such are all supposed to have some sort of emergency lighting, it’s typically not all that great. Large buildings like factories can get awfully dark when the lights go out.
Employer Shut Downs
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Two local restaurants shuttered their doors this week with zero fanfare or warning. Employees showed up for work and saw signs on the doors saying the location was closed permanently. This was quite a shock to them as well as to the community at large.
What would you do if your employer suddenly closed up shop? It happens quite often, and sometimes with absolutely no warning. If you don’t have an emergency fund, as well as a reasonably deep pantry, you could be in a world of hurt.
Pharmacy Closed
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Independent pharmacies are becoming increasingly rare, and we just lost another one. The pharmacy in a town near me closed, seemingly overnight. Based on the comments on their Facebook page, absolutely nobody saw this coming.
The owner of the pharmacy, in their social media post, said, “Sorry for the abrupt closure and notice, but that is part of the agreement.”
This was the only pharmacy in town. The records were sent to a Walgreens in a neighboring town about 15 minutes away.
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If you’re dependent upon one or more medications, it’s important to have an emergency stash. Let’s say you had just run out and gone to the pharmacy for your refill, only to find they’ve permanently closed?
The Need for Preparedness
Far too many people think prepping is strictly focused on major calamities and end-of-the-world predictions. The reality is that most preppers just want to be ready to handle life’s little, and not so little, curve balls. Prepping is more akin to wanting a bit of extra insurance than it is to having a doom-and-gloom attitude.
By recognizing that negative experiences occur on the daily all over the world, you’re able to take steps to be equipped to handle them, both physically and mentally.
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