Alieja Shyla Mae P.

Cabueñas
BS-REM 1-1

What if the storm hits and you are not prepared?

With every emergency situation that can present itself, it is better to be prepared for the worst.

While we all may have the best intentions of preparing for disaster, sometimes things happen

before we can be completely prepared. Those who haven’t properly prepared in emergency

situations have a tendency to panic, thinking in hindsight of all the things that could have been

done to prepare. This will only cause more problems, causing you to hyperventilate, pass out, or

otherwise be out of commission to take action. Take deep breaths and let yourself think through

your situation.

Remaining calm is especially important for those who must take care of others in this situation.

Don’t let your panic influence others. Now is the time to work together quickly to diffuse the

situation. The steps that will need to be taken will be different depending on the disaster, or

whether it is a natural disaster or on a smaller scale.

And also, you have to determined what to do. The disaster has hit, but you aren’t prepared, what

do you do? Your course of action may be marred by your lack of planning, but that doesn’t mean

you should just sit idly by. Use the resources that you may have around you to improve your

situation. During the disaster, focus on your safety and the safety of those around you. Work

quickly, but don’t act rashly. If you feel yourself becoming worked up, slow down and take deep
breaths. If it is feasible, call emergency responders for help. They can help talk you through the

incident, ensuring you remain calm while help is on the way.

And if there’s an accident in the case of a major storm, earthquake, tornado, hurricane or other

natural disaster, the damage may be widespread. Lines of communications will likely be

damaged or inhibited in some way. Assess the damage in your home and around your

neighborhood, making sure things are in order here. Those who have not prepared through food

storage and basic medical supplies in the home will face more problems than those who have

properly prepared. Depending on the magnitude of the storm or disaster, access to food and clean

water may be limited. Go through your home and assess what you have that can be used in the

future, ensuring food that will not spoil is kept secure.

While there are steps that can be taken after a disaster hits, it is best to make preparations

beforehand. This will give you a better chance to come out of these unfortunate events safe.

Prepare your family for these potential problems, ensuring everyone knows evacuation and post

disaster plans.