A little off topic: At first I thought this thread was going to be about that Survival reality series, but with a twist of some sort for PC.

After reading what a lot of y'all went through with natural disasters and the need to be prepared for the next one, my heart broke.

I remember rarely being prepared for earthquakes in the past, and I certainly wasn't prepared for a blizzard where I used to live. Heavy rainfalls (not hurricanes) led to flooding in areas where used to live as well. I've lost quite a few things over the years due to flooding and earthquakes.

My daughter and her adoptive family lost their home from a wildfire. I worried so much about her, but she and her family wound up being okay.

Still, the past and potential future losses from natural disasters are enough to make anyone prepare for the future, so as to prevent such losses.

The real deal pales in comparison to any reality show we see on television.

Although I reside in a relatively disaster-free area, I will most likely have to move again (in the far future), where there will most likely be natural disasters. Either way, I want to be prepared. There are so many great tips you have all shared that I'm going to make me a list one day and go shopping for some survival gear, especially if I decide to travel.

Thank you all for the tips!

I'm so sorry for all that most of you have been through.