For Tomorrow’s Unknows, Are You Ready?

John and Bobby (Robert Spagnuolo) discussed how many Americans are ill-prepared for even short-term disasters, let alone long-term ones.  They pointed out that basic necessities of life, such as water, sanitation, trash disposal, medical care, and special medical needs, could disappear within a day, leaving many Americans vulnerable to death.  Statistics indicate that 30% to 40% of Americans would die within the first 30 days of a major disaster.  Also, with the prevalence of obesity, type two diabetes, heart problems, and hypertension in the US population, the mortality rate could increase even more during disasters.

They also touch on that it’s not just the lack of preparedness of individuals that is concerning, but also the potential for America’s infrastructure to be damaged. Play the podcast for great information on how to Be Ready for the What Ifs of Life.