Definitions of Preparedness

Some might wonder what preparedness is about. It might help to define what it means.

Preparedness applies to many things, and I try to make it as broad as possible for my family. You can prepare for emergency situations caused by natural disasters. Preparing for hard times caused by job loss is another important effort. Preparation for unexpected illness can save you and your family a lot of heartache when trying to deal with the stress of the illness.

What will you do if the economy tanks? How will you deal with emotional loss? Do you know what to do in case of civil unrest? How do you deal with unexpected changes in government or politics? Will you retreat from society at the loss of a loved one?

Over the next few days, I will start to explain some things that we can all do to prepare for emergency situations. We'll see where things go from there.