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title: September Represents National Preparedness Month
description: What is your plan for disaster? Would your family be prepared? Follow these tips from Wickline Insurance to ensure your family is safe and sound when disaster strikes.
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# September Represents National Preparedness Month

## September Represents National Preparedness Month

- Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Are you prepared for a disaster? Recent articles online, in the newspaper and commercials on televisions remind us that disasters are just a moment away. It is easy to think that’s a good reminder, yet fail to act on our preparedness. The fact is: disasters happen. It’s best to learn the skills & be prepared.

[Ready.gov](https://ready.gov/) does a great job at summarizing how to prepare for disasters and teaches simple skills you should have that could help you or your loved ones if a disaster strikes.

**What’s Your Plan?**

Discuss the following questions with your friends, family or household to determine your emergency plan.

1. How will I receive [**emergency alerts and warnings**](http://www.ready.gov/alerts)?
2. What is my [**shelter**](http://www.ready.gov/shelter) plan?
3. What is my [**evacuation**](http://www.ready.gov/evacuation) route?
4. What is my [**family/household communication plan**](http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan)?

After determining your plan, practice it!

**What Life Saving Skills Do You Have?**

There are a wide variety of skills you should have that can save a life. Here are a few to target.

1. 1.)Learn first aid & CPR.
2. 2.)Own a fire extinguisher, know where it’s located & most importantly, understand how to use it.
3. 3.)Know how to shut off your water, electricity & natural gas.

**Do You Understand Your Insurance Coverage?**

Yes, having insurance is your first step to protection, but do you know exactly what you are covered for? Did you know flood damage to a home is the most common disaster a household can face? If your home floods, are you covered? If you do not understand the details of your insurance coverage, call our office!

**Are You Saving For an Emergency?**

We all know the concept of saving for a rainy day, but the question is, are you doing it?

1. 1.)Have a savings account and contribute to it monthly if possible.
2. 2.)Consider owning a safe in your home & keeping cash in it. During a disaster, ATM’s or credit cards may not work.
3. 3.)Store all important personal, household & medical information in your safe (or a place you’ll remember).

Examples:

- passport or photo ID
- birth certificate
- social security cards,
- marriage or divorce license
- military ID & military discharge record
- pet ID tags
- pet microchip info & proof of pet ownership
- insurance policies
- lease or rental agreement
- mortgage or real estate deeds of trust
- immunization records
- medication list or other medical information a physician may need

If you want a detailed document of everything you would need to prepare for a disaster or emergency, [print this form out & follow the checklist](https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1524144185649-5dd9736e7ff89b5997182396f4e13fee/Emergency_Financial_First_Aid_Kit_(EFFAK)_signed_04.09.18_508.pdf).

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Learn the skills & know what to do before a disaster strikes.

If you have questions about your insurance coverage or want a quote for flood insurance, contact Wickline Insurance. Our agents will shop to find the best insurance for your specific needs.

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