So basically there are two approaches to deal with the current threats: One is the "ostrich approach" - in which we just stick our heads into the sand and hope that nothing ever happens to us. The other is the "being proactive" approach -
in which we are AWARE of the different possible dangers, we LEARN what can be done to mitigate damage and finally, we TAKE ACTION and make sure our family is PREPARED. Many people opt to take the first approach because they think the second will be too complicated, costly or is simply not accessible to them. They are wrong! Being prepared can be achieved by following a few simple steps that can really make a difference. It is not time consuming - you will not need to dedicate more than a few hours on this. And it is not as expensive as you may think... For more information on the "being proactive" approach and the steps you can take to increase your family's PREPAREDNESS level
click here! You may also want to check out the
Ready.gov website! Be Proactive! Be Prepared! Your family is worth it! Groups of people can team up in this process -
click here to read about Chicago's evacuation drill 
