Whenever you make a wish, it is often one of peace and tranquility among the earth. A reality that will never be because world powers seek to dominate other powers and take over their land. It is human nature after all to want to be the supreme ruler of all. With that being said, many powerful countries’ weaponry are ready should another decide to attack them.
History shows that wars are inevitable. Already two world wars behind us, a third war is imminent. With the design of nuclear weapons in today’s society, world war three is sure to speedy when it begins. However, worse than a world war, is something that happens closer to home. Many countries deal with it on a daily basis. It is called civil war.
If though you may not see it, every county is on the verge of civil war. People in every community should be concerned, not just church and world leaders about this risk.
For some countries, civil war has been ongoing. Due to this, it is an every day reality that it no longer surprises them when conflict erupts. The war has driven many countrymen away with nowhere to go for themselves or their families including children.
Civil war is like any other war in that it is lethal for the country’s population. It is even more so for children since they cannot protect themselves from harm. With all the devastation, there are acts of abuse on both sides of the military and the civilians regarding people’s rights.
This kind of war can take the form of any number of things including family displacement, hunger, suffering and death. It is a catastrophe that many around the world know all too well. The numbers are staggering.
Families are do not want to be separated need to have an emergency plan set in place. They should know not to expect the government to help during a crisis such as this. No one wants to go to an evacuation shelter and lose their family and lose their life.
What Can Families Do?
Although many people don’t want to think a war could happen in their lifetime, it best to be prepared anyway. They can take self-defense and gun firing lessons that are included in many survival courses. Children should be made aware of the dangers guns pose but it is something that should be taught in case a civil war breaks out.
Prepare a first aid emergency kit. What should it hold? It will need medicines that are for common diseases. Special medicines will need to be placed in the kit as well if a family member has a chronic illness. Be sure to put band-aids and gauze in the kit too.
For those used to living through civil war territories, packing an extra kit with shoes, maps, a knife (Swiss knives are much better to use), food (canned goods for starters) and soap.
Make sure vital papers are placed together in case a civil war does begin. You may need the information if the family gets separated. It is entirely possible that families will be traveling for weeks to get away from the fighting outbreak.
It is always best to prepare for disaster while not living your life expecting it to happen. If you prepare for the possibility, the outcome for continued existence is higher than being caught off guard. For those who think it cannot happen, history tells us that peace is only a dream and even dreams are not peaceful. Prepare so you can continue to learn and live.
Copyright Tomira Rosser
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