Do you suffer from antlophobia? If you live in Vernonia, Oregon, you just might.

Rather than give you all the answers, I’ll give you the phobia and you name the fear (leave your answer in the comments). Each one has something to do with the Red Cross. And you don’t have to get it right — ridiculously creative definitions are totally welcome!

ANTLOPHOBIA

BRONTOPHOBIA

CRYOPHOBIA

CYMOPHOBIA

HEMOPHOBIA

HORMEPHOBIA

LILAPSOPHOBIA

PNIGOPHOBIA

Here in Oregon, I’m hoping we don’t have anyone who’s ombrophobic. In fact, I think it’s more likely that we’re all heliophobes. Am I right?

One good way to diminish fear of disasters and emergencies is to actually be prepared and confident that you know what to do when such a situation arises. Getting trained in CPR/first aid and being ready for a disaster can help.

[BTW, if you have a real phobia and need assistance, here’s a great link from the National Institutes of Health.]

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