THERE ARE GREAT BENEFITS TO BEING PREPARED WHY SHOULD I PREPARE?

“It will never happen to me,” is often the primary excuse people will use when it comes to preparing for disasters. Disasters can and will happen, often without warning. Being prepared can reduce fear and anxiety that accompanies disasters. Individuals, families and communities should know what to do and where to go if threatened by a fire, tornado or hurricane. There are numerous measures that a person can take to reduce the impacts of a disaster. Reducing those impacts is known as mitigation. You may avoid some dangers all together with mitigation efforts.