FOCUS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE USA BELIEVES YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT AND WANTS TO ENSURE YOU ARE PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER EMERGENCIES. THESE EVENTS CAN STRIKE SUDDENLY, AT ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE
Prepare For A
Flood
Floods are among the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States…
Prepare For An
Earthquake
Earthquakes are one of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature…
Prepare For A
Storm
Storms are dangerous and can produce lightning, hail, heavy rain and more…
Preparing for Disasters
Prepare for any disaster by taking the following steps:
- Make a plan for communications and evacuation.
- Sit with your family and complete a Family Emergency Plan.
- Buy or build a disaster kit
- Create your own disaster kit by storing essential supplies, or
- Buy a disaster kit. Some vendors include:
- Customize your kit to meet unique circumstances in your family (i.e. elderly members, infants, pets, etc.)
- Utilize smartphone apps to stay informed of local weather conditions.
Visit the links on the right to learn how to prepare for disasters common in your area.
Recovering from Disasters
Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster and less stressful. This section offers some general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your home, your community and your life back to normal.
• Health and Safety Guidelines
• Returning Home
• Seeking Disaster Assistance
• Coping with Disaster
• Helping Others
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