Diaster Planning

I just saw an ad on TV for people to learn about disaster planning for an pandemic. So, my question of the day for nurses - Are you prepared in case of a disaster? I don't mean if your employer has a disaster plan (let's hope they do). I am asking if you have a disaster plan for you and your family. Nurses are going to be heavily relied upon if a disaster strikes and you must be prepared on the home front. If you are tied up assisting, what is your family going to do? Do you have enough food, water? Do you have a communication plan? Will you have to go in to work or report to a regional site? Who will watch your kids? Is your spouse/significant other aware of the plan? What if you have to evacuate your family? your pets?

There are multiple sites with checklists that help to address these issues and help with planning. Be sure to do this today. And while you are at it, don't forget to draft a will.