Whether you believe a zombie apocalypse is imminent, or are just a responsible adult, you should always  have your home and family prepared for an emergency. Even the president is talking about emergency preparedness.
 
In his Presidential Proclamation released Aug 31 President Obama proclaimed September Emergency Preparedness Month. "I encourage all Americans to recognize the importance of preparedness and observe this month by working together to enhance our national security, resilience, and readiness," he said. Perhaps the Presidential Proclamation will inspire those of us who still lack the basic kit and plan to get ready to respond to an emergency with self reliance. But if the Presidential Proclamation does not move you to action, then how about the prospect of having to go to your friends or family that have done the work and ask them to supply you with the essentials that they stocked up for themselves? Be responsible to society, to your family and friends, and especially to yourself—and be prepared. There are many agencies both community- and government-sponsored dedicated to helping people be prepared for an emergency. FEMA ( Federal Emergency Management Agency ) is the mother of all disaster agencies in the United States. FEMA was established in 1979 when the government combined 22 agencies in to one. Later FEMA was incorporated in to the Home Land Security department.  But even with funding in the billions FEMA can never be as fast in its response to disasters as individuals can be, so there is all the more reason for each household to be ready to cope with an emergency on its own. If you stop and think about it there are endless reasons why you should be prepared for an emergency.  2011was a record year for natural disasters and 2012 has not been much better. If you are one of the millions that have recently been effected by a natural disaster you will know how important it is to be ready. If you live in an area that has been spared any disasters you will may be thinking that those only happen to others. Think again.  FEMA says we should be prepared to self-sustain for at least 72 hours in the event of an emergency. They recommend that every one has a basic emergency kit and a plan that details where you will go and what you will do in the case of an emergency. The Kits