After the Northridge, CA Earthquake apartment buildings were leveled, many people had perished and there was no power or water for weeks in so many areas. The Freeways were closed and there was absolute gridlock, it was difficult to even get supplies in to help the victims. Folks were forced from their homes into parks where tents were set up, luckily the weather was not so bad in California.
Most all the businesses in the region were shut down. After all, how can you run a business without any power? Some businesses had generators, they could operate but no one could get into work with the roads out. It was a living hell for most small businesses. Many of them did what they could to help the clean-up efforts and lend assistance any way they could. At the time my company was delivering water to victims.
The Earthquake victims who could stay in their homes, houses that were not damaged beyond living conditions had no water, so we filled up trash cans lined in plastic, so they could have drinking water and could sponge themselves off and perhaps clean a few dishes, using the left over dirty water to water their plants. So, I guess my question to you is; If your business is out of commission and you cannot work, what is your plan to help victims in the region during this time?
You see, not only do you need a plan to help yourself, you need a plan to help others too because if you cannot work for yourself and you are forced out of business, you should be using your resources, knowledge and skills to help the community in their time of need. Please consider this thought, and have a plan.
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