The Truth of The Matter Is
Posted by preparedcitizens on December 13, 2008
I really am not very good at this physical preparedness stuff.
I don’t like spending money that I don’t feel that I earn so I am careful about what I spend our family money on.
As a pandemic preparedness activist I have tended to focus on the eternal questions and how they relate to preparedness and response. I have left no doubt that I serve Jesus Christ, first and only. How I ended up with the message of “prepare” is no mistake. Our talents are used in order to reach into hearts.
I don’t see a conflict between the two messages. One is an action that mirrors the heart’s response. I am prepared, but my preparedness varies from yours.
Helping others to be ready allows us to explain why we are doing so, why we have done so..
Once we know who we serve, and we can only serve one of two masters – God or Mammon we are able to explain the difference in those two masters.
What is more important what we have here or what we do in His name while here? Bringing glory to God is what life is all about….heaping coals of kindness because He did it all first and foremost.
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I do have some questions about what life will truly be like in Monson MA during and a minor infectious disease outbreak all the way through the range to a major outbreak, like a pandemic or bioterrorism event.
So – Putting These Questions All Together……
We live pretty central to a good many major cities. I am thinking that the best approach is be able to stand secure in our own homes and perhaps ready to protect a neighbor or two. Is there a different plan in the works than this? Certainly our town police force is not large enough to withstand a category 4 or 5 event without citizens themselves ready to secure their own homes.
Is there a method of communication for an “all hands” or “all clear” call in case phones are down or power is out for an extended time?
Will town government be able to withstand a category 3, 4 or 5 pandemic? Are the Continuity of Operations Plans completed for each department?
Who will be the authorities in charge during an infectious disease disaster?
What can I expect under a declaration of emergency? What laws will change?
What are the quarantine and isolation laws.
Will my civil rights be protected? What am I allowed and not allowed to do under martial law? Will my parental rights be safeguarded? I do not want others telling me how to raise my children by forcing them to take vaccines or other unwanted medical procedures. As a parent, and now grandparent, I must be the sole determiner of what is right for my child and loved ones, not the locality, not the state, and not any world body.
Will the second amendment be upheld in Massachusetts and honored in Monson?
What our EMT’s respond to all calls for health assistance?
What are our backup services if the surge capacity overwhelms Wing Memorial Hospital?
If the acute care center is closed who can I call for assistance?
Will there be enough personal preparedness equipment for each one of the town’s responders?
Can I Adopt An Essential Worker’s Family?
I have volunteered for my local MRC but have not heard anything back. Will my services be needed or wanted?
Will worship services and other gatherings be banned during a extended infectious disease outbreak?
During a category 5 pandemic many children may be left abandoned. Has a provision been made for protecting these children?
During a category 5 pandemic social breakdown is a probability. How should we best protect ourselves?
Does the Monson Police Department have enough personal preparedness equipment to last through the duration of a pandemic (perhaps 18 months)?
How can I assist our town?
Will you need skilled tradesmen, craftsmen, or day laborers? Will there be personal preparedness equipment available if I assist?
What if the power is out for an extended period of time? Where will those who are ill go for shelter? Where will the exposed go for shelter? Where will the “well” go during a pandemic AND an extended power outage?
If the town water service and power is out for longer than a week, do we have to shut off the main in front of our house? How can I obtain instructions?
That reminds me…a map of local springs would be helpful in case of extended power outage. (I will see what I can find.)
If my business closes and I am not getting paid, will my town services be cut off? (Can us little guys expect a bailout?)
How will I know if schools have been closed? What will the early school closure policy be in town?
If the local funeral homes are overwhelmed, who can I call for assistance?
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As for what I have been doing lately…
I tell each person that I bump into in my travels who may need a hand or know of someone who needs assistance that I can help out, then I remind them when I see them.
I Pray Unceasingly
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