Advanced Warning

 

There is another hurricane on its way.  We have about four days to prepare.  Any outside items should be brought indoors.  Flashlights and extra batteries should be gathered, and fresh drinking water should be stocked up.  A portable radio will come in handy as well as a first-aid kit.

This is all well and good if you’re a person.  If, however, you happen to be an ant, good luck.  Nobody tells you anything.  Suddenly the entrance to your home gets swept away by the wind, followed by flood waters filling up your kitchen, bedrooms and den.  Connecting hallways become unpassable, and all communication is lost.

After the storm, if you’re lucky, you can catch a ride on any floating debris that may be passing.  Where you’ll end up is anyone guess.  There are no agencies rushing in to help.  You are on your own.  Homeless, lost and hungry you drift along, hoping to spot some familiar landmark, maybe some kids Frisbee to climb on.  Finally, there is time to catch your breath.  As it slowly turns with the river of flood water, you lay back and relax a little, hoping for the sun to come out, perhaps thinking about some Greek freighter coming along side to rescue you, like they did with Tom Hanks.

Hey, it could happen.