With political and climate change, the likelihood of a disaster affecting our day-to-day lives increases. Consider, within hours of this writing, Canada threatened to stop exporting electricity to Minnesota, Michigan and New York, potentially affecting millions of customers. Canada subsequently backed down-for now. If there is a lesson to be learned from this near miss, it is that preparedness is important.
“Nineteen Lake Minnetonka regional governments, including the communities served by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD), the Deephaven Police Department (DPD), and the Excelsior Fire District (EFD), are members of the Lake Minnetonka Regional Emergency Plan. The plan guides responders through a structured, organized response to significant emergencies or disasters in the community. The plan is frequently reviewed and updated as needed.” – South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety website.
The Lake Minnetonka Emergency Plan can be viewed here. Another web site that focuses directly on household planning is Do1Thing.com.
Planning for an emergency of any kind, seems to be very practical at this time.
