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PREPAREDNESS
NAVIGATING DISASTER A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Knowledge is your greatest asset. When the world shifts and familiar systems fail, this guide is your roadmap. Designed for the unique challenges of a densely populated environment, it provides the essential skills and mindset needed to stay sharp, make informed decisions, and keep your family safe in the face of urban disaster.
NAVIGATING DISASTER A PRACTICAL GUIDE
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1. Prepare Before Disaster Strikes
- Create an Emergency Plan: Identify evacuation routes, safe meeting points, and local shelters. Make sure
every family member understands the plan.
- Build an Emergency Kit: Include food, water, medications, flashlight, batteries, cash, important documents,
and a first aid kit.
- Stay Informed: Sign up for local emergency alerts, download weather apps, and keep a battery-powered
radio on hand.
- Secure Your Home: Reinforce windows, anchor heavy furniture, clear debris, and install smoke/CO
detectors.
2. Responding During a Disaster
- Hurricanes/Floods: Move to higher ground, avoid flooded roads, and never walk or drive through moving
water.
- Earthquakes: Drop, cover, and hold on until shaking stops; stay away from windows.
- Wildfires: Follow evacuation orders immediately, keep your car fueled, and wear protective masks if smoke
is heavy.
- Tornadoes: Shelter in a basement or interior room without windows; cover your head and neck.
- Heatwaves/Cold Snaps: Stay indoors, hydrate, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
3. After the Disaster
- Stay Cautious: Watch out for downed power lines, gas leaks, unstable structures, and contaminated water.
- Check In: Let loved ones know you're safe using text or social media.
- Document Damage: Take photos for insurance claims before cleanup.
- Seek Assistance: Contact local relief agencies like the Red Cross, FEMA, or community aid centers.
Key Takeaways:
Preparation saves lives. Know your risks, practice your plan, and stay informed. In an emergency, act fast,
stay calm, and prioritize safety over property.
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