About.com Health: Be Ready: It's National Preparedness Month

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Sometimes you may have a few days' warning that a big storm like a hurricane is on its way; other times, disaster strikes with no warning signs at all. But regardless of the type of emergency, the sooner you know how to be prepared for worst-case scenarios, the better. So take a few moments during National Preparedness Month to make sure you have a plan of action should a natural or any other kind of disaster hit you. Be Prepared Wherever You Are You don't have to live on a fault line to be at risk for disaster: floods, fires, power outages and other events (expected or not) can happen anywhere, anytime. Here's How to Be Prepared For Any Disaster. Get Your Disaster Communication Plan Together Packing a Disaster Evacuation Kit Search Related Topics:  disaster supplies  emergency preparedness  first aid supplies What to Have at Home In Case of Emergency As many of us learned during Hurricane Sandy last year, it's important to have certain items on hand at home in case you're housebound for a couple of days or more. In addition to bottled water and batteries, here are the Top Disaster Supplies to Have at Home. Stock an Emergency Food Pantry What to Do If You're Caught Unprepared Disaster Supplies to Keep at Home. Search Related Topics:  emergency water supplies  disaster supplies  home safety Calling 911 From A Cell Phone Since many of us no longer have land lines―which allowed the dispatcher to find your exact location―it's important to immediately tell the 911 call-taker what city you're in: your call may end up at a regional center not close to you, and the tower that picked up the call isn't enough to give the dispatcher your whereabouts. When You Call 911 From a Cell Phone How to Survive a Flood Wildfire Evacuations: How to Get Out Safely Search Related Topics:  calling for help  outdoor first aid  emergency medical services Six Severe Weather Conditions The Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011 was one of the deadliest and most destructive in recorded history―and the costliest natural disaster ever. Hopefully there won't be another calamity of such magnitude for a long, long time, but hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and more can be costly and deadly enough, so know How to Survive These 6 Severe Weather Conditions. Preparing for Tornadoes Before You Get Caught in a Hurricane Search Related Topics:  emergency preparedness  floods  hurricanes Related Searches Health and Saftey Health Signs Safety Supplies Safety Warning Signs Health Health Featured Articles How To Avoid Lightning Strikes Is Pilates a Good Exercise for Seniors? How To Stop Ruminating What Is a Heel Spur? Fall Walking Gear Essentials 10 Ways to Enjoy an Autumn Walk   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement