Welcome to my press review about the article “When disasters strike” which I read a few days ago. It was published in the Awake Magazine in 2017. It basically deals with precaution and steps you should take before a disaster happens.
The author mentions some things
you should do before, during and after disasters.
Before something happens, it
is important to prepare mentally, because you should be Aware of the fact, that something
might happen to your beloved ones. According to what the author says you must
learn some facts about the upcoming disaster because that way you will able to prepare more rational. The
last thing you have to do is to prepare emergency supplies.
During a disaster you have to
be able to act quickly and that is why, for example if there is a fire you should
stay close to the floor and move quickly to the nearest exit. Many more
disasters as earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes are mentioned and how it is
best to act in such a situation.
It is recommended to always
have blankets, warm clothes, flashlights, spare batteries, food, dust masks,
toothbrushes, soap, towels, care supplies, medication, important documents, a
list of emergency contacts, cash or a credit card, and because it is a on religion
based magazine a bible is listed too.
After a disaster it is
important to stay with close friends and family because you’ll feel safer being
with people you love. It also says that you should use personal protective equipment and if needed to
wear gloves and protective clothes. Keeping your
daily routine is vital for mental wellbeing. Something that is hard to accept,
is that disasters cause loss, but acknowledging it you’ll feel better under the
circumstances. What shouldn’t be neglected is that it can cause emotional
injuries, not only physical pain.
To encourage people who had to
suffer because of disasters, there is mentioned Revelations 21:4,5 which
besides are one of my favourite verses. It states: “And he will wipe out every
tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor
outcry, nor pain be anymore, the former things have passed away. And the One seated on the throne said: “Look!
I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful
and true.”
What do you think about being
precautious when it comes to disasters, is it important for you?
Thank you for reading my entry.
Roberta
