There are many benefits in being prepared
for an emergency situation
Disasters are a very real occurrence that
can happen anywhere in the world at anytime.
Experiencing a disaster is traumatic enough,
having the extra disadvantage of being
unprepared for such an event will ultimately
result in more unnecessary stress in an
already stressful situation.
There are many benefits in being prepared
for an emergency situation.
Being prepared will aid in reducing the
amount of fear, stress and anxiety that
generally occurs during a situation.
By being prepared and familiarizing yourself
with procedures carried out during these
situations you will ensure these feelings
are minimized.
Increased amounts of stress and anxiety may
result in a person being unable to respond
correctly or effectively during a situation.
If you cannot think and act appropriately,
it is unlikely that your will be able to
effectively take care of yourself and your
family. By being prepared with the correct
equipment, and by familiarizing yourself
with characteristics, requirements and
procedures during relevant forms of
emergency situations, you will increase your
chances of being able to react appropriately
to such situations.
By being prepared and knowing ahead of time
what may occur in certain situations, you
may also successfully minimize the impact of
a situation.
For example, if you familiarize
yourself with the characteristics of a
cyclone, in the event that you find yourself
in such a situation you will be able to
secure objects and seek shelter, thus you
will be able to successfully minimize the
amount of damage incurred by the cyclone.
