We all hope for the best, but we have to be prepared for the worst.

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It's a way to be prepared for the worst, so we practice lockdowns, fire drills and evacuations.

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You want to always be prepared for the worst case scenario.

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The storm was a powerful reminder to me of how important it is for those of us who run our own businesses to be prepared for the worst.

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The President stressed that the team needs to be prepared for all scenarios, including the worst case and do everything needed to protect the residents and communities along the East Coast, including encouraging residents and visitors in potentially affected areas to follow all evacuation orders issued by local and state officials.

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This newest of examples shows that even The Onion, among the most controversial and cutting edge of humor reads, has to be careful and have a system of checks and balances so as to avoid any huge missteps, as well as be prepared for the fallout should the worst occur.

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