The nightmares of the deluge from the giant earthquake and tsunami in Japan still walk in many among us especially the victims that are still ruing on the loss of thousands of lives and properties. Weeks after the tsunami, its victims are still suffering from yet another issue on health safety including threats on radioactive leaks. How do we prepare ourselves and our households for climate change and natural calamities? How do we adapt and survive? Here are some helpful tips to keep us watchful and prepared:

- If you are planning to buy a new house, have a geologist take a good look of the topography around the house you plan to buy.

- Buy cars with more basic technology that you can fix yourself without the need for high-tech chips, computers, or sensors. Preferably choose one with a manual transmission.

- Make it a habit to keep your tank more than half-full. You never know when the gas stations will get their fuel contaminated.

- Know where the high ground is in your area. This is helpful in case you need to park away if there is a flood.

- Keep a survival kit. Stock up on water, energy bars, first-aid items, and life vests.

- Bring extra clothes in the car. This is a good way to be prepared as you never know when you won’t able to go home and may probably   have to sleep in the office, or at an inn or hotel.