You might think that after all of this I’d have a go bag always ready, especially since I review bags for a living as a reporter for Wirecutter. But I don’t. What I’ve learned, across every one of these close calls and near misses, is that what keeps us safe isn’t the stuff we pack or stockpile; it’s the community we build before calamity strikes. At a time when Americans are increasingly isolated from one another, we must see our ties with our neighbors as essential preparation for the future ahead.

w00f, this one is important.

Thanks to Merilee Karr for the link. Some great data in here.

This article was published the same week that the 'Find a CERT Program Near You' page, and much other CERT content, disappeared from the FEMA website.

Taken from a Willamette Week article. 71% of Portlanders think preparing for an earthquake or climate disaster is important, but 26% felt the quality of work the City is doing here is "excellent" or "good".