Today I learned about a hoarding fatality in Detroit. The article states that the hoarders had collected so many items that the home only had one accessible exit. The 80 year old couple died in the bathroom where they took cover from a fire in their home. This article couldn’t be more timely. September is National Preparedness Month.

Are You Ready? Is this years slogan for the NPM Coalition. Their website is full of information on how to prepare for any natural disaster or emergency. As I reviewed it, I was a bit overwhelmed with all the things you should do to prepare. I can only imagine how other readers perceive it. After reading the article about the 80 year old couple in Detroit it’s safe to say number one on the list should be to clear all exits of clutter. If you do nothing else, make that the highest priority. You don’t even have to sort or purge. Just move items away from all exits and windows. It can truly be what saves your life if an emergency occurs.