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Scenario briefs
Thirteen things that can go wrong, each in three moves: before, during, after. Most of them have happened in Malaysia within living memory. Two of them haven’t, yet.
1FloodNortheast monsoon, Nov to MarWater rising? Power off at the DB box first.
2HazeUsually Jun to OctWhich mask actually works, and when to stay in.
3BlackoutHours to daysKeep the fridge shut. Keep calm on.
4OutbreakWe’ve done this beforeMasks, meds and a plan for staying in.
5Water cutThe one you’ll actually getFill every pail the night before. Never trust “restored by 6 pm”.
6LandslideHillsides after heavy rainRumbling near a slope? Leave now, sideways.
7House fireThe most likely one on this listGrille keys on a hook by the door, never in a drawer.
8Unrest or riotAvoid, alwaysStay home. Nobody needs your “just to see” video.
9Attack in a public placeRun, hide, tellRun if you can. Hide if you can’t. Tell when it’s safe.
10Earthquake and tsunamiSabah 2015, Penang 2004Sea suddenly pulls back? Run to high ground now.
11War or regional conflictLow odds, long tailPassports valid. Stock up early and quietly.
12Judgement Day: the AI goes rogueScience fiction. Mostly.Agree a family safe word. Say it out loud, never type it.
13ZombiesStatistically unlikelyGo upstairs. Zombies are famously bad at stairs.