In our seminar we identified the major risks we need to train and prepare for as: Crime, Terrorism, Civil unrest, and natural disasters. Sure enough, the week following the seminar we witnessed the seemingly spontaneous rising of "Flash Mobs" that attacked and ransacked shop owners in Montgomery County, Washington DC, and Philadelphia, PA. The following week we had a terrorist arrested in Ellicott City. That same week the eastern coast experienced one of the strongest earthquakes in the region in history, followed by hurricane Irene.
Now if that does not encompass everything we discussed, I don't know what would. Were you ready when things happened? Did you have a plan? Did you set things in motion to keep yourself and your family safe?
This blog is not about patting ourselves on the shoulder (although, we most definitely deserve it). But to use these events as a learning opportunity. I titled this blog "Nature throwing us a bone" and not "Nature throwing us a curve ball" for a purpose. You see, I think nature did us a favor. True, many suffered. Some more than others, but in my opinion this by no means was as bad as things could have been. For most of us the extent of the storm was loss of power, no lives lost, no physical damage, and no injuries...for most. Nothing compared to Hurricane Katrina for example.
So, that said, I think nature gave us an opportunity to test ourselves. Were we ready? What is your answer?
I also think I am not the only one that used this opportunity to test reaction and planning. Many hospitals, law-enforcement agencies, and preparedness organization mobilized in excess. I do believe it was done on purpose and as means for them to test their reaction and plans. Using this storm as a full dress rehearsal for when the real emergency occurs, should it be man-made or natural disaster.
Plan, stay ready, and stay safe.
Tzviel 'BK' Blankchtein
Masada Tactical
www.MasadaTactical.com
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