Family Disaster Readiness

Disaster Readiness

Family Disaster Readiness without spending a lot of time & money

Being ready for "the big one" makes life's little disasters go a lot smoother, too.
This site covers the subject in intimidating detail. You don't have to do it all, just do what works for you.

Readiness is everything in a disaster, be it large or small. Loss and suffering happens before help does.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. - Ben Franklin

If you can only do one thing to get ready, keep slip-on shoes by the beds.
Night disasters are usually followed by running on broken glass with bare feet.

A short story
In a recent survey, 3/4 of americans admitted to not being prepared for emergency.
It improved to 2/3 unprepared after covid-19 showed this to be a problem.
Many who did prepare did so ineffectively;
hoarding toilet paper and frozen food did not protect them against the virus.
Those who had masks & sanitizer in a box in case of need were prepared for covid-19,
and also for smoke, dust, earthquakes, and many other emergencies.
The moral of this story is to prepare wisely, and in an appropriate way.
Also, don't spend money and storage space on expensive things that will go bad before you need them.

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Painting of "The Highway to Hell" by artist Angie Young - http://www.TheFathersArt.com

Simple, basic preparation
Easy to understand

Disaster Readiness & Preparations Simple and inexpensive things you can do to be ready and make everyday life easier	What if the people you live with won't co-operate? Simple and inexpensive things you can do to be ready when some of your family interferes, gets into the stuff, or just won't cooperate
Disaster Readiness for Kids Simple and inexpensive things you can do to be ready if you are aged 6 through 17 or live with your parents	Preparing others who won't prepare themselves What if you have parents or children living on their own who won't plan for trouble? What if they have limitations?
Personal Disaster Readiness at work You spend a third of your time at work. What if disaster strikes when you are there?	Personal Disaster Readiness and your Car What if your car breaks down? What if disaster strikes while you are in your car?
Household Emergency Kits Your box of stuff in case of house damage, infrastructure failure, or disaster. Mine cost $50 to put together.	Zip Kits This is a tiny package you have with you. It is just enough to get you where you need to go.
What if I have to evacuate? What do you bring? How do you get out before everyone else clogs the highway?	72 hour kits and bug-out-bags This is a bag you keep in your trunk so you are good for 3 days.
What to do during and afterward Things to do as the emergency develops	Cleanup after it's over So how do you salvage your stuff or prevent ruin?
Scarves and Bandanas These aren't just fashion accessories, they are really useful. < link coming soon >	Disaster Readiness Supplies A handy list of suppliers
Disaster Readiness Links Follow these links for more information	Miscellaneous Information Handy little tidbits. Feel free to contribute more.
Spiritual Disaster Readiness Making plans and having emergency supplies is part of being ready. How can you be ready spiritually?	Church Readiness How churches can prepare to help people in a disaster
Fire's comin' A fire is heading for your house. What do you do?	House Fire Prevention Checklist Don't let your house burn down
NBCS kits This cheap kit fits in a bucket and prepares you for the four words you never want to hear: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Skunk	Helping You can help after a disaster
Things to send Your loved ones were in a disaster You can send things with next day delivery	Stocking up Sometimes you know trouble is coming Here are suggestions for stocking up
Must-have apps for phones Let your phone help you be ready

Map shows which disasters are expected in parts of the United States

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Family Disaster Readiness without spending a lot of time & money

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