Natural disasters are every homeowner’s nightmare, especially when it comes to worrying about the safety of your family. There are ways you can prepare for these emergencies—and you should, especially if you live in an area where natural disasters are common. In this article, we are breaking down the supplies you should have on hand for natural disasters so that you and your family can stay safe during an emergency.
Prevention Measures
For events such as flooding and hurricanes where you may have some notice ahead of the disaster event, you can take precautions. By preparing your home for a flood, you can help lessen the damages as much as possible in advance. In this case, you’ll want to have sandbags as well as extra lumber or other reinforcing materials for boarding up windows. Have these items on hand if you know you live in an area that is prone to flooding or strong storms.
The Necessities
During certain natural disasters, you may have to hunker down in a safe space of your home. Make sure you have at least several days’ worth of water and non-perishable food for each member of your family. Other top picks for disaster kits include gloves suitable for medical use, or a first-aid kit, flashlights, and blankets. These items will help you meet your basic needs until the disaster passes or help can arrive.
Items To Keep You Powered
Make sure to stock up on batteries to keep your flashlights and other items powered during a time of need. You may even want to consider investing in a generator backup system. Generators are extremely helpful during disaster situations because they can keep your electronics and certain utilities in your home running. This is helpful for keeping power going to your refrigerator, keeping electronics charged, and powering other appliances like the sump pump to avoid further water damage.
Disaster situations can be scary for you and your family when stuck at home, so it helps to be prepared. These supplies you should have on hand for natural disasters can help provide some peace of mind during these stressful situations. When you have these items prepared, you won’t have to risk your health searching for necessities during dangerous conditions.
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