Love in an Emergency
It's Emergency Preparedness Week here in Canada. So what?If you do nothing else:
1) Keep an emergency supply of water on hand. Go out this weekend and buy large water containers from a place like Canadian Tire or Mountain Equipment Co-op. Refill them from your taps at least once a year to keep the water drinkable. You'll need at least 4 litres (1 gallon) per day per person. This adds up because you want at least three days supply and preferably a week's worth. And some extra is always good -- to share with your neighbour. In emergencies, people look out for each other. It's not what the media would have you believe, but it is generally true.
2) Decide on an "out of area" phone number. Local phone service is often knocked out in an emergency. Even if it isn't, you should stay off the phone so that the injured can call for help. Instead, make one call to someone in a different state or province. Then they can let everyone know you are alright. This is really important if both of you are at work and the kids are at school. Imagine what a relief to be able to phone Uncle Adam and find out you are all OK, instead of walking across town, worried the whole way!
What does a blog about getting a great relationship have to do with emergency preparedness? Well, they are rather similar actually. Both are about being ready when trouble hits. Any type of pre-marriage preparation you do to strengthen your relationship will help make things easier when you hit rough patches. CouplesQuestions.com (coming soon!) will help you do just that!
Happy Couples, Happy Planet!
posted by Heather and Dan @ 6:58 AM
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