Although it is not something we like to think about, disasters like earthquakes, floods and hurricanes happen all the time.
People don't usually realize it, but the odds that you or someone you know will be caught in a disaster in some point in your lives are actually very high.
The better prepared you are, the better your chances are of survival. Sometimes being prepared makes the difference between being slightly inconvenienced or losing your life in the face of a disaster.
The American Red Cross recommends you take three steps:
* Have a kit- including food, water, flashlight, first aid and any medication you may need.
* Make a plan- talk to your family in advance so you know what to do in case of an emergency. That includes having a preset place you will meet or an out of state contact that you can call and let her know that you are OK, or that you need help.
* Be informed- know what kind of disasters may happen in your area and what you can do to better prepare, and learn first aid.
Click here for a Red Cross preparedness presentation
Click here for the Red Cross preparedness web page
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