In 2006 when I was stationed on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, I experienced my first earthquake. It was a 6.7 magnitude and the biggest aftereffect was a loss of power. It proved troublesome because we could not cook and neither could most restaurants, and the ones who could only were able to accept CASH! Today's Tip is create an emergency cash stash in the event of an emergency. Share any experiences you have had or have you considered the need for cash when emergency planning?