5 Lessons To Be Learned From Hurricane Katrina
Thursday, September 24th, 2009Since the 1970s, the power of hurricanes has increased by about 70%. We can’t change what unusually powerful hurricanes like Ike, Katrina, and Rita have done, but we can learn from the lessons they taught us.
LESSON 1: BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE
It takes time to prepare for an emergency. If you live in a place that’s prone to hurricanes, disaster preparations should be made far before the news reports that a storm is heading your way. Think through your disaster plan with your family or co-workers. Have supplies stored in your basement or garage now, so that when news of an impending hurricane starts, you can begin preparing your home right away. You don’t want to be standing in line at the grocery or hardware store while a hurricane looms off the coast.
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