We have certainly had some practice in preparedness. Hopefully, the preparations and new attention to our readiness levels have softened the worry and fear that comes to us all during trying times. Practice Makes Perfect , so they say... Lets practice for some possible (different) scenarios and become aware of what we need to do, or accumulate for our personal and family needs in order to feel ready with less fear, for a variety of threats to our usual "norm". Following is a suggestion for a fun activity if you have younger family members. We have had plenty of opportunity and reason to discuss with our households the importance of preparedness, so let's put it to work. Baby Steps: Do a mock emergency as a family and see how well your Family Emergency Plan works. This could be as simple as a fire drill including an outside meeting place, or an evacuation to a camp site in the back yard (if applicable). 5k: Take a first aid class as a family. ...