Preparedness for disasters is an issue that is near and dear to my heart. Nature and manmade disasters are devastating to people’s lives, the economy, and the environment. Whether it’s an earthquake, pandemic or nuclear hazard, disasters cause havoc and affect many for a long period of time. Media has shown us images of people whose lives have been completely changed by disasters, but unless you have been a victim of one, it’s difficult to fully empathize with the kind of issues they fa...