Plan ahead for disasters
You know, reading Gentilly Girl’s blog got me thinking, am I ready for a Katrina Class disaster? After sitting down with a cup of coffee and pondering that (while I watched yet more rain fall on New England) I had to admit that I wasn’t. I’d be up a creek, so to speak. How about you, are you ready? I happened on some web sites that might really help you to plan and be ready. Don’t think something as massive as a Tsunami or a Katrina class hurricane can’t hit us – for a historical perspective check out this article on New England hurricanes at Brown University (click HERE).
Get prepared by checking and following what these links suggest:
- Red Cross Disaster Prep Kit (page 8 & 9 have a good checklists, think about 7 days food though not 3)
- Institute for Business & Home Safety has some great tips on protecting property
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security has helpful checklists and guides as well
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