If you live in an area that’s prone to earthquakes, you probably don’t want your cache on the other side of a river, with a bridge that might collapse.
One thing I made a habit of doing is an after-action review of any major disasters. That means whatever is reported in the news, although I do have few other sources.
Prepping as a way of life can present many challenges and even people that have been living off grid for decades can still make some very common mistakes.