subject: A Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Message: Some items are more important than others for your "Grab n' Go Kit" [print this page] A Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Message: Some items are more important than others for your "Grab n' Go Kit"
This is essential niche info you will not find anywhere else! Planning ahead to protect and save items important to you and your home... items essential to your home based business... need to thought about ahead of time when it comes to earthquakes and hurricanes.
Collectibles become flying missiles, intellectual property could be the future life line of your creative business, original ancestors photos are irreplaceable, children's growing up years, weddings, legal paperwork like ownership slips and appraisals... some are more important than others. But its worth doing as it could boil down to being able to bounce back from a disaster.
There are two "categories" of things you must think about:
1. What do you need to copy and keep in another location (in another state or online)
2. What original items need to be part of a "grab n' go' kit"?
From the news With each passing day after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, more and more poignant stories of survivors and victims are emerging.
Immediately after the quake, Katsutaro Hamada, 79, fled to safety with his wife. But then he went back home to retrieve a photo album of his granddaughter, 14-year-old Saori, and grandson, 10-year-old Hikaru.
Just then the tsunami came and swept away his home. Rescuers found Hamada's body, crushed by the first floor bathroom walls. He was holding the album to his chest, Kyodo news agency reported.
"He really loved the grandchildren. But it is stupid," said his son, Hironobu Hamada. "He loved the grandchildren so dearly. He has no pictures of me!"
Grab n' Go planning ahead is really a good idea whether its because of fire, water, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, tsunami plan ahead.Here is a quick video of a lady's testimonial about a home fire:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lCx-xg4BMY
Planning ahead for the unthinkable can save your precious family memories and important documents or even ensure your home business reopening. Think about intellectual property, ancestral photos, legal papers that will be difficult or impossible to replace . In business, having the right paperwork in a timely way may make all the difference in the world.
Here are some people's opinions about the book How To Save Your Stuff From A Disaster. It can help you get ready: http://saveyourstuffblog.com/what-people-are-saying-about-the-book/
Short interesting videos on www.YouTube.com on channel "preservationcoach"
