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| This is only a test. |
I would not survive a zombie apocalypse movie. I can tell you that now. Based on my responses to the natural disasters that hit my area in the last week or two, I would be that "cameo" role - you know, the one that has a great first scene but doesn't make it past the opening credits. Luckily, neither of these events did as much damage as either one could have done. So for me, it's like that really annoying screen/tone that used to come across the tv every so often: This is a test of the emergency broadcast system. This is only a test. If this were an actual emergency, ... I probably should have paid better attention to that part!
I was not prepared for this. I didn't know what to do in an earthquake. I didn't know how to hurricane-proof my apartment, or what kind of tape to use on the windows. I didn't know whether the mandatory evacuation in parts of my village included my building. I didn't know where to go if I had to evacuate, and I didn't have a "go bag" packed. I didn't have a clue what to put into such a bag, either. I did go shopping in case I had to be stuck at home for a few days, but I didn't buy what I would need to go that long without power. I didn't even have a battery for the clock/radio I have that's designed for just such an emergency (it was a gift years ago - clearly not something I would have thought of myself).
I guess there's some comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one who's this clueless.
