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There is nothing anyone can do when nature decides to leash out its fury. There is no way to stop it. Your best bet is to be prepared for any emergency situation. Prepare and brace for the worse and seek shelter with a plan.
To minimize the loss of life, most towns and cities have created emergency plans. Sirens are placed in strategic locations to announce a major evacuation; the emergency broadcast system is in place in the event that power and electricity is cut off. Many cities and town stockpile food, water and medicine. As a citizen, it is also your job to be prepared in the event of an emergency.
Our house is our sanctuary during storms; thus, we need to regularly check the integrity of our roofs, walls, etc. Since our house is our only defense against heavy rains and strong winds, make sure it can withstand severe weather conditions. However, this is just the first step in a series of must-have actions you need to be ready to implement on a moment’s notice. Be prepared!
Here are some emergency preparation tips, advice and recommendations from the emergency service of the California office of the Red Cross.
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