Natural disasters are becoming more and more common. What are some ways to prepare your family and home?
Something of importance to get are go bags. Go bags can contain items that you and your family will need for a few days after a disaster. These may be items that will help you while in your home without electricity and running water or if you have to evacuate. Some things to put in the go bags are food, water, a first aid kit, copies of important documents, cash in smaller bills, a change of clothing, toiletries, and some tools. There is a long list of tools that you could include, but some basics are a flashlight, whistle, charger, knife, and rope.
Make sure your family knows where to meet in the event of an emergency. This is helpful in case you are not all together when it happens. For disasters where you may have to hunker down in your home, a generator is a great idea. This can ensure you have water, heat, and some electricity. Be sure to have enough gas to keep it going.
