Part of feeling safe is feeling prepared for an emergency, whatever the emergency. I wrote previously about Superesse, a preparedness club comprised of like-minded individuals sharing ideas for preparedness. In the process, it became clear that the most likely scenario is the need to shelter in place for an unspecified period. However, given my stage of life, my loved ones are all over the place (college and elsewhere). Therefore, in an emergency, everyone must be on the same page for getting in touch, if possible, and arriving at a safe location.
This requires some planning in extreme circumstances and has excellent value as an option. I was introduced to the founder of Black Umbrella (BU) through fellow Louper Evan L., who has been on a similar preparedness journey for the last ten years. BU will conduct a bespoke risk assessment of your situation, considering your most significant worries, geographic location, family size, and individual needs.
