Preparation

This is a critically important question, and there are a variety of answers. We must all do our part as citizens and also persuade government and industry to begin to prepare for these changing times in an energy constrained future. Nothing is more critically important than being prepared for the changes that lie ahead. Because our lifestyles are so dependent upon fossil fuels as a foundation for existence, it's not easy to realize the many impacts that shortages could bring.

Local and personal sustainability is going to be the key success factor in weathering the challenges. What do WE need to do as a community? What should YOU do to prepare yourselves and your families? The most significant impact is going to be the changes we experience. And adapting to change takes enormous amounts of time. Those who are prepared for the new lifestyle before it happens will be far better off than those who don't prepare and are unaccustomed to the new requirements of life. (Remember the catastrophic confusion in New Orleans?) The sooner you start, the better off you will be. Waiting for a crisis to occur and then figuring out how to adapt just isn't a wise approach.