After a Disaster

Watching aftermath stories of hurricane Sandy on TV this morning. We need to be more prepared for disasters - hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, earthquakes, etc.

My conclusion:

• Be personally and locally prepared first - where to go, what to do in those first 72 hours; 
• Develop a mutual assistance network of friends and family within and outside your immediate area; 
• Keep insurance contact list and copies of contracts online, in the cloud, or in a safe place outside your immediate area;
• Know where and what groups in your specific city, county, and state to contact for assistance; 
• Lastly, know what federal programs are available (may take six months to three years).

Nothing sadder than watching an older person pleading, "Don't leave us - we're going to die!"