SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Considering all the potential threats to our health and way of life, being prepared for every type of disaster and emergency is virtually impossible. Face it: If there’s a sizable meteorite out there with Earth’s name on it, all bets are off.
re off. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare yourself and your family for at least the most likely adverse situations you could face. To a great extent, your list will depend on where you live, because most disasters are the result of natural events. True, man-made catastrophes are not uncommon or without dangers, but the vast majority of lost life and property in the United States is caused by extreme weather.