When Toilet's Explode. Mastering Disaster Management

It's OK to panic a little, but then you gotta dig in and get to work.

Welp, the basement flooded.

My wife called me at work to tell me that the downstairs was quickly filling with water and, ostensibly, that we now had a fun new project to enjoy.

The downstairs—where we watch TV, hang out, nap, read, play games, relax, and try to get away from the world—was now a soggy mess.

So, this seems like a great time to discuss disaster management. Whether you're a project manager, a teacher, a parent, or just a some making their way in this mad, mad, mad world, disaster management is a useful skill set to cultivate. Cause ya never know when your basement is going to flood.

Alright, so what to do first. (Note: The order of these steps may vary depending on the circumstances.)

1. Freak out. I said what I said. Freak the freak out. It’s understandable and totally fine to give yourself a minute or two to lose your shit when things go south. Ideally, you do this in private. And don’t take your freak-out out on anyone. But beyond that, allow yourself a little time to lose it …