Worried About The HARD FORK? What About The SOFT KNIFE And LIMP SOON??

You say you're worried about the HARD FORK ahead? ... Me, I'd be more concerned about the SOFT KNIFE and the LIMP SPOON -- you just can't trust the silverware! :D
In all seriousness, the upcoming HARD FORK on BITCOIN raises the question of the IMPACT of a Blockchain SPLIT.
First and foremost, your BITCOIN will be SAFE ... However, WHERE you STORE it could affect your ACCESS to funds for a short period of time -- hence, avoid the EXCHANGES and move to COLD STORAGE in the form of a HARDWARE WALLET.