As Hurricane Irene gathers speed and power in the Atlantic, likely to barrel down on the East Coast, the urgency of spreading the word on what to do before, during and after a disaster is top of mind. Many of us learned the lessons of not being prepared when Hurricane Ike blew through Southwest Ohio in September of 2008.
The earthquake, that just two days ago rocked much of the same area now preparing for Irene, had many consumers, reporters and others asking questions about disaster preparedness and insurance. What should people do in the event of an earthquake? Images of people in Washington, D.C., failing to follow the most basic safety earthquake recommendations were all over the news, showing just how unprepared many people in the United States are to deal with natural disasters.
Natural disasters can be particularly scary and damaging in areas where they are not common. Trusted Choice® offers many disaster-specific readiness and recovery tips for consumers. To access them, click on the link below: