{"id":700,"date":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiolinjurylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:11:16","slug":"5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips To Prepare For a Natural Disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Florida is currently in the throes of hurricane season. We\u2019ve already weathered Irma, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that this will be one of the most active hurricane seasons in recent history.<\/p>\n<p>You might consider yourself a hurricane preparation pro, but it\u2019s nice to a have a refresher about natural disaster safety and preparedness. Avoid property damage,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fiolinjurylaw.com\/tampa-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">serious injuries<\/a>, and other life-threatening situations by observing these tips:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster\/#1_Use_National_Resources\" >1. Use National Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster\/#2_Make_Sure_You_Have_Enough_Food\" >2. Make Sure You Have Enough Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster\/#3_Have_Cash_On_Hand\" >3. Have Cash On Hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster\/#4_Put_Together_a_Natural_Disaster_Kit\" >4. Put Together a Natural Disaster Kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-a-natural-disaster\/#5_Know_Where_to_Go\" >5. Know Where to Go<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_National_Resources\"><\/span>1. Use National Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter the disaster, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/\">Ready.gov<\/a> is your one-stop shop for preparedness. Here, you\u2019ll find specific advice for emergencies like hurricanes, floods, fires, and more. You\u2019ll also find tutorials for making a family emergency action plan, creating a contingency plan for pets, and preparing your business for natural disasters and other emergencies. The site also has external links to other valuable resources, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/mobile-app\">FEMA mobile app<\/a>, which allows you to access weather, shelter information, and aid for up to five locations.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\">National Weather Service<\/a>, which allows to you sign up and receive text alerts for important weather information.<\/li>\n<li>If traveling or trying to help citizens outside of the U.S., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travel.state.gov\">travel.state.gov<\/a> has links to government resources that will help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_Sure_You_Have_Enough_Food\"><\/span>2. Make Sure You Have Enough Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a natural disaster strikes, the last place you want to be is stranded in your home with no food. As a rule, try to have at least three days worth of non-perishable food on hand. In the event your power goes out, the food inside your refrigerator will start to spoil within two hours. In other words, making sure you have enough food to last a few days will go a long way in providing peace of mind in the event of a natural disaster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Have_Cash_On_Hand\"><\/span>3. Have Cash On Hand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In natural disasters, it\u2019s not uncommon for electrical systems to go out, which means no debit or credit card machines. You\u2019ll want to have cash to pay for essentials like bottled water and food, or even hotels should your home become uninhabitable. Store cash in a waterproof container with other emergency essentials like social security cards,\u00a0birth certificates, and medications.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Put_Together_a_Natural_Disaster_Kit\"><\/span>4. Put Together a Natural Disaster Kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a natural disaster is imminent, it\u2019s essential to have a bag full of necessary items already packed in case you receive an evacuation order or have to report to a shelter. Your natural disaster kit should contain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clothing for the entire family<\/li>\n<li>Non-perishable food<\/li>\n<li>Bottled water<\/li>\n<li>A first aid kit<\/li>\n<li>Prescription medications<\/li>\n<li>Emergency contact information<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Flashlights<\/li>\n<li>A battery-operated radio for news updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Know_Where_to_Go\"><\/span>5. Know Where to Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people don\u2019t know where to go if they get an order to evacuate. Familiarize yourself with shelters in the area and talk to an out-of-town friend and see if they\u2019re willing to house your family until the threat of the storm passes. Simple steps like these will help you become more prepared for the worst, should it to pass.<\/p>\n<p>Many Floridians are confident in their prepping skills and sometimes scoff at hurricane predications, but Irma taught us that catastrophe can strike at any time. By observing these tips, you can proactively prepare for any natural disaster that might be in our future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida is currently in the throes of hurricane season. We\u2019ve already weathered Irma, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that this will be one of the most active hurricane seasons in recent history. 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