Quotes About Preparedness

Stick with me, Miss Lofton. I'm locked, loaded and ready.

Everyone right to go?

We've said the whole way through – this (Covid-19) is like a public health bushfire. And just like a bushfire, there's steps we can all take to keep ourselves and our homes safe.

Ready to hear me, ready to learn, ready to understand?

At any debate, you want viewers to have learned something they didn't know before - whether it's about the candidates' temperament, policies, or preparedness for office.

We continue to be vigilant.

I think we're in good shape, but the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina is in some small way mitigated by the fact that we now have more people talking about it, thinking about it and working on it, so that we will be more vigilant and ready.

Given Ivan's size and power, we must remain vigilant.

As the third anniversary of the September 11th attacks draws near we must ensure our nation is prepared to handle the continued threat of violence and terrorism on our country.

The only downside to playing the violin is that you never know when you're going to be asked to play. I could be out to dinner or having a drink at a bar, and someone could just give me a violin, and I've got to be ready to play.

My professional background has prepared me for a moment like this - to confront and defeat a deadly virus that threatens Americans and people around the globe.

I think the world should unite and focus on strong health systems to prepare the whole world to prevent epidemics - or if there is an outbreak, to manage it quickly - because viruses don't respect borders, and they don't need visas.

Well, I have been trained my entire life to recognize these outbreaks and recognize viruses. I have a Ph.D. in virology.

during internship, we learned to sit close to the door in case "things escalated" and we needed an escape route),

Have faith in God but keep your powder dry.

Did you ever observe to whom the accidents happen? Chance favors only the prepared mind.

The best way to meet any challenge is to be prepared for it.

The three weapons to use against axe cuts are: (a) sense enough not to get cut, (b) a good working knowledge of how to apply a tourniquet, if the worst occurs, and (c) a philosophical attitude.

Firefighting is a world of Murphy's Law; it is when you can least afford a crisis that one crops up.

You must start protecting yourself today, not after you find out you have cancer. Cancer is much more preventable than treatable. Instead, many try to dig a well after their house is on fire.

It's better to prepare than to repair.

The reality is that you will never get much done unless you go ahead and do it before you are ready.

Preparation (growth) + Attitude + Opportunity + Action (doing something about it) = Luck

The Norwegians have a saying that I think captures their attitude: There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.3