Question for the Day, How would you respond to no lights for 3 days?
Many of us experienced this scenario along the east coast during and after Hurricane Sandy. Thousands went for days without electricity, heat or running water. In fact there are still many rebuilding.
If you were in a similar position where you had to experience at least 3 days or perhaps even more without light, how do you think you would respond to a situation like that? Would it be all fear based or would you let go of fear and rationalize your thoughts to see past the darkness to see solutions? Do you think you would become a leader in helping others get through that time period?
Some thoughts I have had:
- Invest in solar powered electricity, such as with lights, lamps, etc. So even if the lights do go out at night, you still have a some form during the evening time.
- Learning from Hurricane Sandy, when gas became limited people naturally freaked out. Governor Cuomo at first said there was no need for regulations in the sense of Even and Odd days with who could refuel with gas. No guidance equals panic for those who are consumed with fear of lack. Eventually he got the picture and set up the new rule and things naturally panned out. So with that said, from day one of no lights, have a system put in place with collecting gas (even and odds of the license plates) so people do not freak out as they did during the after math of Hurricane Sandy which then provides an efficient sharing process.
- Only use your car if you absolutely have too. If you are more then capable of riding a bike when appropriate, ride your bike and save the gas for times when it's truly needed. At the same time you getting in some exercise.
- have a discussion with your neighbors so if this ever happens again, people mentally become comfortable with it and even have a simple game plan already set up with understanding how to respond vs react. At the same time you are creating awareness and creating a supportive system within your block.
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