With the devastation of the Tornado that hit in Oklahoma, I
thought it would be a good time to talk to you all about being prepared and
ready if you should find yourself within reach of a Tornado or any other type
of natural disaster.
It’s always great to have a plan in case anything occurs. Of
course, it’s better said than done, you still want to be prepared. For my
family I’ve put together a box of things that we may need and have it located
in our cold room down in our basement. I have first aid kit along with a case
of water, a few food goods, blankets, battery operated flash lights, candles, a
change of clothes for each family member and a few other things as well as
copies of our birth certificates in a small little case I have for
identification.
Not only do I have this in my cold room, but I also have
this in each vehicle we own. You never know what can happen while being on the
road, especially in the Winter.
Insured losses from natural disasters in Canada
are now near a billion dollars a year, according to Insurance Bureau of Canada
(IBC). Those of us that live in Southern Ontario or Southern Quebec, have a
greater risk at being struck by a Tornado so being prepared in case anything
should happen is a must.
The best thing to have for your family is a 72 hour
emergency kit that includes items you may need in case anything should happen.
Your kit should include water, non-perishable
foods, battery-powered radio, flashlight,
extra batteries, first aid kit, sturdy shoes for each family and more.
To get a complete list of everything you may need in your
kit, please check out http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.
Disclosure: This post is compensated. Although this post has generously been sponsored by Insurance Bureau of Canada, the opinions and language are all my own, and in no way do they reflect Insurance Bureau of Canada.
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