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Disaster Preparedness - Protect and Prepare Your Home for Disasters

Do you own a home in a hurricane-prone area, or in a region commonly affected by floods or tornados? Is your property firesafe? The resources on these pages will help you take steps to prepare your property for these frightening events.
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How To Assemble a Disaster Supply Kit
The increased threat of terrorism has prompted government agencies to offer suggestions for disaster preparedness. Much of this common sense advice includes things we should all consider doing even when terrorism isn't an issue. Tips to help you prepare for emergency conditions.
How to Find a Reputable Charity
Find a charity fund that's accepting donations for victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters. Get tips to help you determine which charities make the best use of your relief donations.
Pictures of Hurricane Damage, Saffir-Simpson Scale
Pictures of damage caused by hurricanes of different strengths and an explanation of the Saffir-Simpson scale used to classify hurricanes.
Pictures of Tornado Damage, Fujita Scale
Pictures of wind damage caused by tornados of different strengths and an explanation of the Fujita scale used to classify tornados.

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