We prepare for emergencies in many different ways. Some keep kits in their cars in case they break down; some keep candles and batteries in a kitchen drawer in case the power goes out.
Knowing what to do if a tornado or severe storm occurs can save your life and help you protect your personal property. So we all learn about these safety precautions--because after all, we live in Michigan and those things just might happen.
...But terrorism? A biological or chemical emergency? Even the U.S. mail...?
Not only do we live in Michigan and have the weather to deal with, we now live in a world where anything can happen. Below is a primer to help you feel better prepared in case the unthinkable happens--again.