Are you ready?
In this post 9/11 world, we know that disaster can strike from man-made as well as natural disasters. In any case, it takes 48-72 hours for the local responders to re-establish basic services.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO SURVIVE THOSE 72 HOURS? Do you have a plan? Do you have the no-cook supplies? Water? Lights? Communications?
Give your family the gift of survival this year: An emergency kit. I found this one, Readdy Freddy. I like this one because it has a hand cranked cell phone charger. There are others out there, such as the ones from Emergency Essentials. Whether you buy one of these or assemble one of your own, this is something everyone should have.