The cautionary advice given by David Paulison on February 11, 2005 was good. Judge for yourself- what would you add?

1. Have on hand three days worth of water and food, an emergency supply kit for both home and automobile, radios with extra batteries, and plastic sheeting and duct tape to seal windows and doors.
2. Make a plan for contacting family members in an emergency.
3. Learn about different plans of attacks so you will know what to do in an emergency.
4. Be especially aware of your surroundings and the events happening aound you.
5. Tune in to local media outlets and don't evacuate unless told to do so.
6. In the first 48 to 72 hours of an emergency, many Americans likely will have to look after themselves.

What practical considerations would you add? Depending on type of attack or emergency, added preparations would differ.

His qualifications- Started as fireman in North Miami Beach, with Miami-Dade worked as rescue lieutenant, battalion commander, district chief of operations, divisional chief and asst. chief, asst. director administration and chief of department. He was chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Dept. when hurricane Andrew hit south Florida in 1992. Paulison headed the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Article, "Paulison is Skilled at Disasters," Spencer Hsu and Christopher Lee, Washington Post Staff writers, Tuesday, September 13, 2005. Democrat Sen. Mikulski of Maryland was among those praising Paulison's appointment.