Is your home and family ready in case of a natural disaster? Take time this month to get the information and supplies you need to be prepared.
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Create a disaster plan and review it with your entire family.
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Stock up on supplies, including:
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Water for at least three days (one gallon per person per day, or more if you have pets)
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Nonperishable food, including extra pet food
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Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
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Flashlights or battery-operated lanterns
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First aid kit
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Extra batteries for all devices
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Backup cell phone batteries or manual chargers
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Supplies for family members with special needs, such as babies and elderly individuals
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Assemble supplies to secure your home, like plastic sheeting, duct tape and plywood sized to fit windows
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Protect your house by keeping trees trimmed and your roof in good repair
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Make extra preparations for risks specific to your region, like earthquakes, wildfires, blizzards, hurricanes, etc.
Remember to invest in an emergency fund. It’s advisable to have $500 readily accessible for when unseen circumstances arise. This is to prevent you from having to frantically search for funds when you need it. We can help!
Come in today and we can start an automatic savings account for you that’s connected directly to your checking account. Be prepared. Visit your local branch to speak with your personal banker or call us at 1-888-254-9500 to learn more about an emergency fund.
This article was repurposed with permission from Ellie Mae, Inc. - Encompass© in the Monthly Digest September 2024.