Importance Of Timely Disaster Damage Assessment

djamal-soft الاثنين، 27 نوفمبر 2017
By Ruth Schmidt


Human beings are at times subjected to different hazards such as tornadoes, wildfires, flooding among others. Just like any other disaster, you should not wait until the last minute to start preparing yourself. Early preparation can ensure that you do not face many struggles when disasters strike. It will also help you mitigate the amount of loss you incur. Although many people want to prepare themselves in advance, they do not know how to prepare themselves in case of a disaster. Although some preparedness activities might be costly, there are some that are free and can ensure that you do not incur high cost after disaster damage assessment.

The first way to prepare is by having the knowledge. Know the kind of an area you are living in, know how you are vulnerable, and also understand your risk. You should learn how you can find information about the prevailing weather conditions and how to guard yourself, your property and family from potential threats.

Learn the evacuation routes effectively. This will ensure that you do not waste time finding the escape routes you should use. . You should also mark the possible escape route within your home. In case you have kids, draw a map for them and ensure they understand how they can escape in case of trouble.

Communication is very important in case of such a tragedy. You should not be silent. You need to be sure that your family members are safe, and that you are also safe. This will ensure peace of mind to both you and your family members. Have reliable communication channels that can help you access your family during and after the tragedy.

You need to know what you should do in case the disasters strike when you are away from home. It is possible for disasters to strike while you are not at home. In case of such unexpected emergency, it is important to prepare yourself to react from varying locations that may include your car or workplace. You should also have a plan of how you will connect with your children who might be in the daycare or in school.

With money to sort things out, you can never be stranded. This is why you should make sure that you have set aside some money to make sure that you cater for your daily basic needs. Basically, you kids and family should not lack essential supplies like water and food. Also, they should have medication to ensure they remain healthy.

You ought to also have the people who will require your preparation in mind. Some of such people may include seniors, disables people, infants and kids. They will need special considerations during this time. In case any of them may require medication or any special equipment, ensure that you have them in place.

You might need to also know how you will organize your pet during this time. The aim of preparing is to make sure that all your family members are fine, and this includes even your pet. Some hotels may not welcome you with your pet. You should consider seeking refuge in a friends house where your pet can be accommodated.




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