On the tamer side of things, general disaster preparedness is smart. FEMA has a pretty good website[1] dedicated to the topic. I'm probably not alone in saying

On the tamer side of things, general disaster preparedness is smart. FEMA has a pretty good website[1] dedicated to the topic. I'm probably not alone in saying my emergency supply consists of a bunch of uneaten Soylent sitting neglected in a low cupboard. I also live in Seattle, where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are a real threat. So really, I ought to start taking my own advice here. [1] - http://www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide http://www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide