Preparing For A Natural Disaster In Advance

By on September 30, 2014
Preparing for a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters: tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes; they can come at any time, day or night, and destroy the life you have built, the lives of the ones around you, your home; they can take your money, and even kill you. Natural disasters are forces to be reckoned with; they’re forces you cannot always avoid because they’re unpredictable. You may not be able to stop them, but you can prepare for a natural disaster. Here are some methods for preparing in advance so you can survive a natural disaster.keep gas in your car

1. Make sure to prepare a plan in advance. In the flustered chaos and frustration that occurs during a natural disaster, chances are, you won’t be able to think as clearly as you would in a calmer situation. This is why you must develop a plan beforehand. Write down every possible scenario that may happen in your area. If you’re in your home, office, or in public, there will be different measures to take in each building, and each disaster, so take the time to think and let everyone know about your plan. Communication is key when it comes to surviving a natural disaster in a group.

2. Make sure your car is full of gas. If you’re area is at risk for a major natural disaster where you may need to evacuate the city, you don’t want to end up stranded because you’re out of gas.3. Check the weather on the radio or weather channel often to see if there are approaching storms. Being aware of an approaching storm will give you more time to prepare and increase your chances of survival.

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4. Keep important supplies stored into a water-proof box. This includes all legal documentation, flashlights, batteries, and anything that’s important in your life. If you have time to prepare before a storm comes, put the important items, such as prescription medicine, in a life-proofbox.

5. Keep your phone charged and with you.

6. Check your home for potential dangers. If there are hanging items and an earthquake occurs, have a plan to remove them or avoid them.

Preparation is the key to survival. If you practice preparing for a natural disaster beforehand, you can save the lives of many people, including yourself. Don’t let your guard down, because natural disasters happen often, and the more prepared you are, the better your chances of survival are.

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