Feng Shui and Organizing for an Emergency

Feng Shui and Organizing for an Emergency

By Kartar Diamond

It’s one thing to plan and execute an organized pantry and another thing to organize for a true emergency. In any given part of the country, or world, your local area or region may have predictable weather disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes or just severe winters or summers. People who live in these zones are probably as prepared as they can be for these regular events. Those who live in earthquake areas may also have emergency supplies and practice other safe techniques. For example, I grew up in Southern California and have been through a few large quakes. And because of that, I always keep my fine china on the lowest shelf in the cabinets and would never think of hanging anything heavy on the wall over the headboard.

And yet, it is amazing how many people remain unprepared, sometimes in denial, and sometimes just not having the space or finances to stock up on the required goods. Some prodding questions to follow will outline the various situations one could encounter and the necessary preparedness to counter it.

For example, I have an Emergency Notebook in my office with various important documents (like the deed to my house) and important phone numbers and financial information. In that notebook I have a page with a check list on what to take out of the house if I only have a few seconds to gather things up, such as in a fire. And in a fire, I might only be taking the notebook! Another list is for what I would take out of the house if I had 5 minutes to leave or 15 minutes, etc. On a similar note, I rarely let my car’s tank of gas go lower than a ¼ full.

You can list what you would need if you were out of electricity for even just a 24-hour period. How about no electricity for a few days? How about no working plumbing for a few weeks?