We all grew up with the motto "Be Prepared". It was adapted by the Boy Scouts of America and has since grown to the annual "Emergency Preparedness Week" in many countries. But for us, Masters of Ceremonies, it takes on a myriad meanings and failure to "Be Prepared" can have critical and oftentimes irreparable consequences. I have some hilarious, albeit embarrassing, case studies of my own that we will all learn from. Before we discuss the intricate details of the different types of events, we NEED to make sure you are ready!