In Kansas we have already broken the triple digit mark but that doesn’t mean that we won’t have still have spring storms so Anna Bowness-Park’s Vancouver Sun article about preparing emotionally and spiritually, along with traditional emergency preparedness, provides some ideas Kansan’s should find valuable. In Canada they are preparing for earthquakes but no matter what threatens to disrupt our peace, the steps we take to prepare for an emergency can make the difference between responding and reacting. Please enjoy this excerpt from Anna Bowness-Parks May 12th article and click the link below the excerpt to read the full article in The Vancouver Sun.
Emergency preparedness kits and websites are important for disaster planning,…
As important as these websites and kits are, few websites discuss the emotional and spiritual preparedness needed – preparedness that positively affects our responses and our health in times of crisis. One website that broaches the subject is The Alberta Health Services. It has an interesting section about disasters, which asks: “How can I build emotional wellness?” Although not giving solutions, it does note that emotional preparedness is key to surviving a disaster. It states, “Being emotionally prepared for a disaster or emergency can help you reduce stress and anxiety. If you can manage stress every day, it will help you cope in challenging times. It can also help you recover from trauma faster and with fewer long-term effects.”