Forewarned is forearmed
(being warned about something before it happens allows a person to prepare for it)

When it became known that a hurricane was due to hit the coast within twenty-four hours, the local authorities alerted the inhabitants and outlined a series of precautionary measures for coping with the storm.  Their goal was to avoid having people harmed by the devastating force of the winds and rain.  The authorities rightly believed that forewarned is forearmed.

From 101 American English Proverbs – Understanding Language and Culture Through Commonly Used Sayings
By Harry Collis and Illustrated by Mario Risso

Pamela

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