By David Colmans
Some people say, “Don’t worry about it!” Others say, “Nothing’s going to happen.”
Somewhere between “We’re all doomed” and “Don’t worry, be happy,” a reality exists that has a nasty habit of showing up every few years somewhere.
Consider these examples: The earthquake and tsunami devastation in Japan, and what may still happen there. The destruction wrought by Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Rita, and Ike. Tornadoes recently smashed their way through the South and other parts of the country, and don’t forget the incredible flooding that affected many parts of the U.S. this winter.
So many federal, state, business and volunteer organizations try their best to warn us to be prepared for a variety of infrequent but definitely predictable catastrophes that can and do occur. But we go on with our daily activities and we do not want to consider even the possibility that there’s danger out there.