September is National Preparedness Month, a timely reminder to ensure your household is ready for emergencies:
• Start by building an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications and important documents.
• Make a family plan that includes meeting spots and emergency contacts. Stay informed by signing up for alerts and keeping a battery-powered weather radio on hand.
• Practice evacuation routes and review your insurance policies for coverage. Don’t forget pets –include supplies for them too.
Preparedness brings peace of mind, whether facing natural disasters or power outages. Planning now can make a big difference later. Stay safe!
– Staff reports with AI assist*, The Today 100
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