I find it extremely interesting that military and law enforcement officers are being trained in disaster preparedness. This isn’t just a matter of combat readiness. The Navy Compass has been reporting on “family readiness” recently, including The Family Emergency Preparedness Fair at Serra Mesa. The event was created to “help military families prepare themselves to survive on their own for as long as possible in the event of a disaster.”

• Develop a plan
• Update emergency contact information
• Identify mustering points
• Develop emergency kit

The report lists the basic elements of a family readiness plan.