Risk Management Magazine

People survive disasters by putting forth the effort to plan before they strike. Until resources can be mobilized and assembled in your area, you are on our own to care for your family and neighbors. Will you be prepared? 

I have always taken safety seriously. However, after 18 years of sitting through the same safety classes over and over again, they tend to become mundane.

Although many years have passed, I distinctly recall the practical exercise on changing a tire as a young private just starting my military career. The reason why this memory stands out is due to a run-in with a particularly loud and brash drill instructor that happened to see me working without eye protection. The ensuing 15-minute PT session ensured I learned one thing — personal protective equipment is important.