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Earthquakes
Earthquakes are rough. They come from out of nowhere and can be extremely serious very quickly.
They often lead to other circumstances: fires quickly spring up from broken gas lines and downed power lines.
And they almost never happen one at a time, aftershocks a commonplace and can be even more damaging than the original quake.
Hurricanes
Hurricanes can be some of the most destructive forces on earth. Intense winds along with flooding can cause multiple damage vectors. Getting prepared ahead of time is critical since Hurricane warnings will only come a few days in advance.
There are a few key issues to plan for:
- Home Fortification: Wind & Water Mitigation
- Long Term Power Outage: Food Storage / Lighting / Hygiene
- Preparing for Evacuation
If you live on the east coast of the US, or in Hawaii, prepping for hurricanes and cyclones is an annual activity!
Lighting
Imagine a situation where your entire town or city is out of power for weeks. It happens quite often. You should be prepared for it.
You should have backup lighting for your home and a few battery operated lanterns.
In each of your emergency bags you should have:
