There are some horrendous fires going on in Nebraska right now, so it was the whole topic of discussion this weekend when I was talking with friends who are affected.

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It reminded me of work that I did in disaster planning, and a conversation I had with my wife in 2013 when fires came within just a few miles of our house.

The question is: How do you possibly save what’s important? In fact, what is important?

What we realized is that everything is replaceable … except for life itself. Sure, it would be painful. Expensive. “Irreplaceable.”

But the value of life – people and possibly animals – is truly irreplaceable. And the memories you hold dear.

So, sure, go ahead and do some disaster planning for your organization. It’s a highly valuable exercise. Go get insurance.

But never forget that it’s the life which truly matters.