Spring Cleaning Series: Day #3
Posted on | March 27, 2008 |
April showers bring…lots more showers and storms. Spring is certainly severe weather season.
Even if you don’t experience hurricanes or tornadoes where you live on a regular basis, severe weather and emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. In fact, homeowners are 26 times more likely to be affected by a flood than by a fire!
So do what you can to get ready today! Here are some steps to get you started:
1. The essentials: make a “to-go” kit. Even if it’s just a knapsack with important papers, food, water and extra medications, that’s a great start. How to make your to-go kit.
2. Get out now! Time is extremely important in any emergency. Learn how to get out of your home in a hurry. Don’t have a lot of time? Watch this quick two-minute video which offers quick tips and strategies on how to exit your home.
3. Dig deep. Last year, we dedicated a month-long series to help you get ready for anything and everything. Don’t worry, you don’t need to do every task all at once! Just pick and choose what works for you and your family. Get ready for emergencies…
4. Disaster ready. Is your area typically prone to certain disasters? Brush up on your preparedness skills and knowledge with these helpful guides:
- Get Ready: Tornadoes
- Get Ready: Hurricanes
- Get Ready: Floods
- Get Ready: Earthquakes
- Get Ready: Storms
That’s all for Day#3! Tomorrow we’ll suggest quick tips and tasks you can easily tackle over the weekend.
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