Be Prepared Before Disaster Strikes

 

Nation, like just about every other scenario, being prepared and organized reduces the inevitable stress that accompanies any disaster.  Follow these steps to help reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed should disaster strike.  

Create an Emergency Plan.  If you don’t have an emergency plan, create one now.  If you have one, now is the time to update it.  You should review and update your plan at least annually.   Make sure

Are You Ready?

A harsh reality of life is that a disaster can occur on your door-step at any time. Should it occur you want to have done some planning beforehand, that may soften the blow. One thing that will give you some piece of mind is to have your family's household insurance inventory current and safeguarded.

Take a peek at this video, from the Insurance Information Institute. The Institute site also allows a download of their inventory software - Know Your Stuff.

Even if you dont care to use this downloadable software, put it on your "to-do" list today, to get out your pencil and pad and create your inventory. After a disaster, you want to be able to present your information to the insurance company, so they can make you as whole as possible, as quickly as possible. Not having to worry about how you will replace even basic possessions, will start getting your life back to normal.

If you have had such an experience, tell us about it, and how you managed afterwards.