Why you want to trust YOURSELF, as much as possible, in any emergency.
http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t2#...d-molinaro.cnn
"We're going to die!"
Gov't and other emergency agencies are helpful, but in any emergency, they can easily - SO EASILY - be overwhelmed, and unable to help you.
Be Prepared, and try to be as self reliant as possible.