First Time Volunteer - Things to Consider As a first-time volunteer out of my area for hurricane Florence, there were very clear lessons that may help you be more prepared if you want to get involved. As a Florida resident having survived several hurricanes...
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Disaster Preparation – Step 10 of 10
Patience is a Virtue After a disaster, you have to be patient and manage your expectations of relief. Remember you chose to stay instead of leave. This means you might be living in a shelter where it is crowded and hot with no food, privacy or water. Puerto Rico is...
Disaster Preparation – Step 9 of 10
Protect Important Documents So much of what will need to get done after a disaster requires documentation. You will spend hours, days and weeks trying to get copies of documents. The people of Puerto Rico learned this lesson when attempting to get help from FEMA....
Disaster Preparation – Step 8 of 10
Don't Think You Are Properly Insured If things go bad you will be counting on your insurance to help you get back on your feet. If you do not have the right coverage you may be left paying a mortgage or car which has been destroyed. This would likely force you...
Disaster Preparation – Step 7 of 10
Don't Wait to Prepare Life needs to continue after a disaster. This means thinking past the disaster to understand how you are going to physically protect the structures and contents but also the information and assets needed to communicate and work. This is a pretty...
Disaster Preparation – Step 6 of 10
Animals Are Special Whether pets, livestock or wildlife, animals have a special place in our hearts. There are so many sad images and stories online, it is just heartbreaking. Caring for animals requires thinking well ahead. When things go bad you have to choose to...
Disaster Preparation – Step 5 of 10
People Helping People This concept is the essences of the Aftermath Data app. When it comes to disasters and emergencies we are all people, humans, and Americans. If there is a silver lining in a disaster it is the good that it brings out of people willing and...
Disaster Preparation – Step 4 of 10
Should I Stay or Should I Go? This is likely the most important decision you will make in a disaster. The life of your family and animals will depend on this decision. Trusting your emergency professionals when they say to evacuate is an important step. There may have...
Disaster Preparation – Step 3 of 10
Final Preparation Your disaster is coming fast and you are done with the major planning and preparation. It is time to finalize the little things and make decisions quickly as information changes. In Florida, we fill bathtubs with water, top off gas tanks, turn down...