When the Emergency Management Director Is the Victim

One of the things that I've found of interest since joining the profession of emergency managers is how many of us are not personally prepared. They don't have anything at work, in their car or at home. No established disaster kits of any kind. I expect that emergency managers overall are a bit better prepared for disasters than the general population, but that is an assumption. Do they carry additional special hazard property insurance? Unlikely I suppose.

It was only last year that an emergency manager told me that they lived in a flood zone, but did not expect that it would ever flood. I suppose there is this impenetrable shield around that home with "Emergency Manager" emblazoned on it for all to see — especially the flood waters. 

Truth be told, emergency managers are like other first responders who can be victims of disasters. They, their families and property have the same risks as average citizens. 

And, sometimes, out of the blue a truck hits your home as was the case in the linked incident. 

If you are an emergency manager and have not formed a New Year's resolution, how about a personal one on disaster preparedness for you and your family?