{View from our back porch as a tornado was touching down about 2 miles north of us}
I mean, really, you'd think I'd have my stuff more together than this. I did spend 4 1/2 years (Analytical Geometry with Calculus was such a pleasure I took it twice! Same with Physics II {thanks, Keyla!}) studying all about how to be "safe". So, why is it then that I only think about what I will do for Layla in the event of an natural disaster when there are tornado warnings and sirens going off?
I recall someone, can't remember who, telling me that I need to call the electric company and let them know that I have a medically fragile child who is dependent on a pump for feeding and oxygen. That way, if we were ever without power, they would come to us first, or at least have us at the top of the list. Have I done that? Nope. For those other parents of special needs kiddos, do you have an emergency preparedness plan? As the winds were howling around the house yesterday, it began to run through my mind of what I would do say our house was ripped to shreds but we miraculously survived. Would her medicines, of which there are many, remain untouched in the cabinet, safe and sound? That would be doubtful. Then what about the HUGE oxygen cylinder that is in Layla's room or the 6 portable tanks that are stored in the laundry room? You would think a former safety "professional", and I use that term loosely, would have a better plan in place. I have obviously left all of that part of my life behind along with any common sense that came with it.
So today I will be calling the electric company to let them know about Layla. I will also be researching what to do with her in the event of an emergency where her medications become unavailable. I am assuming that we'd have to take her to the hospital. I guess it would just depend......all things I need to ponder.
{View from our back porch as a tornado was touching down about 2 miles north of us}
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