I've been saying things like "I just don't want to be helpless if some drunk takes out the local power transformer, or some idiot hits the water main with his backhoe."

But I really like "No, just trying to be responsible."

I'm one of those people that has a hard time asking for help..being independent as a child instilled that into me. Being prepared is an example of independence. I don't want to ask for help, as there will likely be thousands more asking and resources would be stretched thin as it is. I went thru all the hurricanes in Florida a few years ago (four already?). Lost our house, and had to live with my sister in law for a month. Had a two year old and it was a challenge. Also bugged out to southern Georgia for one, and only got that far because I-75 was a gridlock. They should have shut down the south-bound lanes and opened it up to north-bound traffic only. Never saw a south-bound power company convoy, FEMA convoy, or anything. From now on, think I'll shelter in place. I'm a realist.

Prepared, and an outdoor enthusiast.

People who know me know I don't live in town and that is understandable to them as well as me enjoying camping and spending time in the woods.

I am paranoid!!! JK...
If I had to label myself, I guess the label I would choose is prepared. I have the basics I would need to bug in, in my apt, for a week, and rotate water regularly. I have AMPLE outdoor gear, as I spend most time outdoors (exception being work, primarily). My jeep is well stocked, with basic equipment, minus food & water, which I can easily transfer from my apt. Its not something I put a lot of thought into-its just one of those things I have always done as an adult-being prepared.

Accident-prone

-Blast

Oh, sure, just happenstance makes you come across all those explody, fire thingys.

Gotta take responsibility! See, I told you it cuts both ways.

This post certified to be ACR free.

Reminds me of a Bill Cosby routine "I was driving home real late at night, my eyelids were drooping and all of a sudden this tree just jumped out and bit my car!"

Three out of four ain't bad.....

I'd consider myself aware:

Aware that I need more knowledge
Aware that I have a decent set of skills to manage through most situations &
Aware that after reading all the threads I need more kit!!

A professional victim.

Me, I am just decrepit.