To deal better with unexpected a disaster, prepare early. There are several different forms of disasters includung wildfire, health crisis and severe weather.
Preparation includes quite a few steps that you can do in advance to protect your family and promptly recover. The list is as follows:
Identify the risks
Coastal areas which almost 40% of Americans reside at are at high risk of hurricanes together with tsunamis. Utilizing American Red Cross interactive map gives reliable prediction and tips on how to deal with the disasters.
Form a disaster kit
Emergency kit in case of disaster is advised by The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To survive without power or running water, one should have at least a few days’ worth of supplies. You can also find a checklist of supplies recommended by FEMA here that can be truly precious in the event of the disaster. Any special needs of your family should also be thought through. Pets, especially, need extra attention in terms of food and water.
It is advised to also keep a kit at workplace because disaster can happen at any time. Supplies level should be stored to cover you at least 24 hours that you’re stuck at work including medicine, food, water and comfortable shoes.
Planning
- In order to make a plan, you should answer as many of your unknowns as possible as follows:
- In case of power loss, how will you receive emergency alerts?
- If disaster strikes when you’re not at home, how will you get in contact with your family?
- If you’re at home, where will be the meeting place once the disaster dissolves.
- If you’re not physically close to each other, how will you reconnect later?
- If you have small children, how do you attend to their needs?
- If you have pets, how will you make sure that they are cared for?
- If you have family members with physical limitation, how will you care for them?
An additional note to consider is that the emergency plan has the mean to document damages to your property and therefore, gives you the ability to claim for insurance. Important documents and paperwork is advised to be stored in a waterproof and fireproof safe.
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