I went to a networking event the other night. I mentioned to a friend that I was getting vocal again about emergency preparedness. She told me she had been following the news on bird flu and had begun to prepare. A man we know heard us talking and chimed in. He began to laugh and make fun of anyone who would worry about anything so silly.
Perhaps you've been thinking about planning for pandemic flu or bird flu. Maybe you've wanted to have the conversation at work, but are worried about the response you might get. You'll probably get some snide remarks. But remember--before they required it, lots of people didn't have car insurance. Many people just don't make contingency plans of any kind. Ask those who laugh to tell you how they feel about insurance. You may be surprised. They may not believe it's important. Just change the subject and talk about the weather or the movie you saw last weekend. There is no point in talking preparedness with people who only have insurance when it's required by law.
You can have a meaningful conversation with people who think having insurance is a good idea.
Planning and preparing for emergencies is just good, common sense. Whether you are planning for your business or your family, if you begin stocking up on extra supplies now, you will have no difficulty finding what you need. If you buy now, the supply will be increased to meet the demand. Wait until an emergency and it will be too late.
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# posted by Sally Strackbein @ 11:03 PM
