What do you think about when you hear the term “natural disaster”? What images come to mind? The first thing that comes to mind for most people is a hurricane, tornado, or flood. But there are other natural disasters that can happen in your area and affect your home.
The National Weather Service defines a natural disaster as any event that causes damage to property or loss of life due to an act of nature such as:
* Hurricanes
* Tornadoes
* Floods
* Earthquakes
* Volcanic eruptions
* Wildfires
* Storms
* Landslides
If you live in an area where these types of events occur, it’s important to know what to do if they happen in your neighborhood. There are many things that you can do to protect your home and family from the effects of a natural disaster. Some of those things include:
1. Get a Kit
2. Get a Plan
3. Stay Informed
A good kit will contain the following items:
* First Aid Kit
* Flashlight
* Extra Batteries
* Radio
* Battery Operated Radio
* Water
* Food
* Blankets
* Extra Clothes
* Extra Medication
Getting a plan is another important step in protecting yourself and your family during a natural disaster. You should get a plan that details how you will be notified of the emergency situation and what you should do in response. This will help you to stay safe and well informed while you wait out the storm.
Stay Informed
Keeping up with the latest information about weather patterns, storms, and natural disasters is vital to staying prepared for any type of emergency. Keeping up to date on the news allows you to be aware of any impending threats so that you can prepare accordingly. You can find local news stations that will provide you with current information about the weather and possible emergencies. You can also subscribe to online news sites that will keep you updated about weather conditions, alerts, and warnings throughout the country.
Be Prepared
Even though we live in a time where technology has made our lives easier, it doesn’t mean that we have become complacent. It’s important to remember that even though we live in a time of advanced technology, it still takes work to be prepared for any type of emergency.
