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Preparing for Natural Disasters

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The devastating destruction caused by 2005’s Hurricanes Katrina and Rita taught all of us the importance of being prepared for a natural disaster, to the extent that it’s even possible. In addition to stocking up on flashlights, water, batteries, and canned goods, it is equally as important to examine your finances.

On these pages you will find tips, suggestions, and links to resources to tap should you find yourself in the middle of a hurricane, tornado, flood or earthquake.

As we know, when Mother Nature strikes, there are often unforeseeable circumstances. Victims of such unfortunate disasters deserve a multitude of community resources to help get back on their feet.

Hurricanes As the hurricane season approaches, remember that getting financially prepared for a storm is just as important as protecting your home. Here are a few tips to help you be more prepared financially.	Tornadoes Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds	Floods Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states.
Earthquakes Although there are no guarantees of safety during an earthquake, identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can save lives and significantly reduce injuries and property damage.	How Not to Lose Everything Financial Preparation Before a Natural Disaster Strikes

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