Americans Are Still Unprepared Two Years After Katrina
Posted on | July 24, 2007 |
Almost two years after Hurricane Katrina, citizens are still unprepared for major disasters especially along the Gulf Coast, according to a new survey from Harvard University.
Here are some of the survey’s statistics (from USA Today):
Those would not evacuate for a major hurricane:
New Orleans: 14%
Other areas: 32%
Don’t know the location of a shelter in their area:
New Orleans: 61%
Other areas: 38%
Family has not agreed where to meet in case of a hurricane:
New Orleans: 66%
Other areas: 51%
Why is the knowledge of a shelter and a meeting place important? Well, the government can only do so much to help you prepare for disasters. Their job is to provide adequate shelters but it’s your responsibility to know where they’re located and to take care of your family’s safety.
We ran a month-long series in May titled “Get Ready Month” - these blog entries walk you through step by step on how to get prepared for severe weather and disasters of any kind. Click here to learn more.
If you were asked to evacuate your home, would you? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below or at our Stories page!
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