It is very advantageous and helpful to be mentally and
emotionally prepared and also know how to prepare psychologically before a
natural disaster. Preparing yourself for the harsh reality helps you ride out
of the storm in the best possible position to handle the aftermath of the
disaster.
The Following Are Helpful Hints To Help You Prepare:
1.Positive Attitude. Your attitude
will be one of the determinant factors for your survival.
2.First
Aid Kit: Having a first aid kit in the house shouldn't be overlooked, even
small measures can save life. It should be well stocked with the appropriate
items such as antibiotics, bandages and illness related medicines.
3.Proper
Education: An aware and well informed family is always in a better position
when a natural disaster strikes
4.A
Good Plan: Have an emergency plan in place. No one knows when a disaster may
occur and your family might not be together, so it's important for everyone to
know how to contact one another when such happens.
5.Keep
Basic Tools Functional: Basic functional tools such as flashlights and others
should be properly check to be sure they are working. Having tools to cut
through wood, iron or metal is also important.
The Importance of Being Prepared
1.Being
prepared can reduce the risk of serious injury and loss of life or property and
also assist the individual in thinking clearly.
2.Being
psychologically prepared can help in coping with the stress of the unfolding
situation and can help to reduce the distress after the disaster has passed.
3.This
includes having realistic expectations that an emergency situation such as a
wildfire or cyclone event can very quickly become unmanageable, unpredictable
and life threatening.
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