Have an Alternative Mode of Transportation

You’ll also need to figure out how you’re going to get to any of these stores. If you live in the city, it would probably be wise to forget about driving.  Walking to your destination is going to be your best bet. Unfortunately that means you won’t have a vehicle to carry your supplies.

If you have enough people working together, consider letting a few of them stay behind to protect everyone’s homes. Aside from fortifying and protecting these homes, these people should also be busy filling up bathtubs with water in case the taps stop working.

As you can see, there are still basic things you can do to prepare for an emergency when you haven't had time to properly prepare. You can get together with friends and family to put your supplies together. You can make a plan of how you will tackle the stores to look for supplies. You can consider different means of transportation if driving is no longer a good option. You can also have people you know gather as much water as possible in case the water gets shut off. These things will help you be prepared even when you don't feel like you are.

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