I just read another article about a city of 10 million running out of water: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/06/25/734534821/no-drips-no-drops-a-city-of-10-million-is-running-out-of-water
Being the worrier that I am, I naturally start to spiral into the "what if" scenarios. It seems like climate change events are already set in motion and I just can't see how we will head off more disasters - food and water shortages, unbearable living conditions, etc. And in my mind, early retirement kind of becomes moot if we're all fighting for basic survival.
I guess my questions is, any other mustachians worried about this? I don't intend to become a full on "prepper" but I'm just wondering at what point you start thinking about this stuff. Or really if there's anything that can be done.
My DH is literally an expert on domestic emergency preparedness.
Trust me, you can't prepare for anything beyond a minor disruption. It's also not worth concerning yourself with because there is a myriad of other risks in life that are worth mitigating.
If you are concerned for the well being of your children, then prioritize helping them learn what risks they can mitigate and what risks aren't worth wasting their energy on.
The impact of flossing will likely have far more profound long-term consequences for them than the impact of prepping for doomsday.
Think about that.
If you really want to teach your kids practical, day-to-day-incident preparedness:
-Teach your kids to always carry a backup cell charger and to make sure to keep it fully charged.
-Teach them how important it is to have jumper cables and know how to use them, also changing a flat.
-If your kids wear high heels, teach them the value of carrying flats with them, even to a formal event (I keep running shoes in my trunk too)
-Reinforce that they should never leave the house without a supply of meds if they are on meds.
-sign them up for swimming classes and first aid classes.
Teach your kids about their "circle of influence", and how to understand what they should be concerned about what they shouldn't.
For example, teach them the lifestyle habits that help prevent cancer, but also teach them not to worry constantly about getting cancer.
Most people have it backwards, they spend a TON of energy worrying about what they can't control, and spend too little energy mitigating what they can.
Want to know what my DH's advice is when it comes to preparing for major disasters?
He recommends to live a life without regrets.