I have fine tuned a bit, but actually 9/11 hasn't changed the basics for me. I was prepared for earthquakes before, and I think that therefore I can handle most events in a reasonable way. As I was watching 9/11 unfold (as an early riser, I was tuned to CNN when the first plane hit), I wondered what was in store for us on the left coast as the sun rose, and I reviewed what I had on hand. I went and filled a few water bottles to top off my supply.<br><br>The best way to deal with emergencies would be to develop the ability to foretell the future, but we can't, so the threats will always be unknown. Concentrate on the basics.