Safety preparation before a disaster can help you keep your family safe.
You can’t predict when a disaster will hit. Preparing now is in your hands.
Has a weather event such as a flood or hail ever caught you off guard? Have you considered if the region where you live is at risk for a hurricane, earthquake or wildfire? According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), 69 percent of homeowners do not have earthquake insurance and 65 percent are not covered in the event of a flood, leaving thousands in a financial crisis.
Now ask yourself, do you have the tools and coverage that will protect you against unexpected disasters, or are you a number in the statistic?
What you can do to prepare
Think about the last time there was a tornado in your area, or recall the rapid pace at which a wildfire spreads. These events happen quickly and require instant reactions.
Taking precautions to protect your home and family is time well spent. Another NAIC statistic shows that nearly half of U.S. households do not have an inventory of their possessions. This simple step, along with others that are outlined for you below, is one of many that can help you and your family get back on track quickly.
- Weather Emergencies
Find out if your area is at risk for a flood, hail, tornado, high winds or a hurricane, common characteristics of these weather events, and the safety precautions you can take. - wildfires
- Review where wildfires commonly strike and how you can take action to shield your home from a blaze.
- Earthquakes
Learn the regions at risk for earthquakes and ideas to consider for protecting your home.