Resident Safety
Depending on which part of the United States you live in, you and your home may be at risk for the following disasters: winter, storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, mudslides, brush and forest fires, and floods, to name a few. Any of them can become devastating events that put you and your family in danger.
While there are early warning signs for some natural disasters-with hurricanes, for example. we often know as far as a week in advance about the possibilities paths they will take-others, like tornadoes, can strike all of a sudden. In either case, it is best to be prepared ahead of time.
Often, staying safe requires having a backup plan, in case the first plan falls through. In the event of a major storm in your area, for example, do you have more then one plan for picking up the kids for school and getting home for work? This could endanger your resident safety. What if the roads? what if the roads on your regular route are flooded and the streets are closed? Do you know the alternate ways to take? Have you arranged with other parents or neighbors to perhaps pick up your children instead?
What do you do if a disaster like a tornado , hurricane or flooding threatens and requires you to evacuate your home? Do you wait until the police officers come to your door and tell you to go, or do you leave ahead of time? Do you have an evacuation route planned? Do you know where you are going to stay? If you have pets, do you know which shelters will allow you to bring them with you? Have you made a list ahead of time of what valuables you should take? These are all questions that should be asked during a disaster when thinking about you and your families resident safety.
