The “It Won’t Happen to Me” Myth
“Man, I wish that disaster had struck here instead of on the other side of the country.”
Now that’s a sentence I’m willing to bet you’ve never heard before. Or said.
Most people are very relieved when they avoid a crisis. They feel sorry for the folks who had to deal with it, but if they are honest with themselves, they have a “better you than me” attitude.
But I’m going to throw a monkey wrench into this line of thought. You might actually be better off today if you’ve dealt with a crisis before.
A false sense of security
How is that possible? Three reasons. One, you’d know how to physically handle the inevitable crisis that might be right around the corner. Two, you’d know how to better deal with it emotionally. And three, you’d be better able to help others get through it.
There are many people who have adopted the attitude of, “It could never happen here.” Or, “It could never happen to me.
They’ve read and heard and seen so much about so many disasters occurring in other parts of the world and to other people that they start to feel immune to it all.
Maybe they don’t live in an area of the country that experiences hurricanes or earthquakes. Perhaps they don’t see much in the way of violent rainstorms or blizzards.
Maybe they haven’t been victims of flooding. And perhaps the rare tornado always seems to track to the north or south of them.
Count your blessings… then prepare
If that’s you, count your blessings. Extreme weather can be very scary. In fact, it can be life-threatening. And at the very least it can knock out your electrical power for a while and maybe make transportation impossible near your home.
But when you’ve finished counting your blessings, try not to adopt the “It could never happen here” or “It could never happen to me” attitude.
Everybody’s luck runs out eventually. If you’re thinking that disasters only occur in other places and only affect other people, then you won’t be prepared when it finally happens in your neck of the woods and to you.
Thinking your home or city is safe from major disasters isn’t a preparedness plan. It’s just denial.
Admitting that a disaster could and probably will occur near you is more realistic. So, prepare for it and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re ready for whatever might happen.
We stock food, water, fuel, solar panels, generator power, propane fuel, ammo, and full gas tanks on our vehicles.
I also recommend a battery-powered scanner radio to keep tabs on fire and police communications.
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yes I’ve lived thru several major earthquakes here in calif.infact part of my job was to get communitions back up.i am always tring to be prepared for the next one. thanks to 4-patriots I think I am close as I can be
Yes, I’ve had blackouts before, and it isn’t very pleasant. When we first moved into our home, it was in an area surrounded by huge trees, and our house was very old, but renewed, It was on an acre, though many acres were around it back then. Later, new homes were built, and of course, new wires were added. Our old wires played out eventually, so we had to improve each one as it wore out. Of course, by now our wiring is excellent.
Being a Florida native you learn early on to prepare. Being a former Marine, you know how important it is to be prepared at all times. When Irma hit FL, my house hold was totally prepared with fuel for generator, 2K solar farm at our disposal during the day & fan’s at night & solar yard lights as torch’s for lights at night we didn’t worry about a thing. Even had the neighbors coming over for morning coffee. Its a feeling of relief knowing you & your family are ready for anything, “And I do mean Anything”. Stay safe, Semper Fi
Im not afraid of a disaster,im afraid of family,friends,and people I don’t even know knocking in my door for food or water.The same people that think your nuts for prepping for a bad day,week ,or who knows how long. I always ask you pay insurance on your assets and 9 out of 10 they answer Well You Never Know What Might Happen. My case closed.Be Well Kevin.
I am not good with the computer. I found your site by accident, I hope I find it again
I am lucky, I was raised on a farm and learned to cook on a wood stove. Grow a garden, raise and butcher our own animals. I live in town but I have turned my entire yard into a garden. I try to teach my neighbors to garden. Some try but others don’t care. I sure enjoy helping the ones that try!
I’m certain if I am the only one with electricity in my Mobile home park, I will be inviting disaster on my home and family from people with no power and no food.