The weather has become more unpredictable in recent years. Natural disasters occur more often. Let’s discuss some practical steps that you can take to protect your family and your home.
First of all, have a plan. Think about what you need to get. Think about what needs to be done to secure your home. Make sure your whole family knows the plan.
It’s a good idea to have a supply of food and water to last a few days in case you can’t leave your house. Having a Go Bag prepared with essentials such as food, cash, medical supplies, batteries, and other items is important if you have to leave your house in an emergency. Review evacuation plans as a family, and have a meeting point that everyone knows about.
Know how to turn off the water, gas, and electricity in your home. When necessary, shutting these things off could keep your home from flooding, exploding, or catching on fire during a disaster.
Keep all your important documents safe, perhaps using a fireproof home safe. You can make copies of your documents to keep in your Go Bag.
