Disasters Archives - https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/category/disasters/ Prepare and protect your family! Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://family-preparedness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Family-Disaster-Plan-e1631551392381.jpg Disasters Archives - https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/category/disasters/ 32 32 How to Prepare Your Home and Family from Wildfires and Wildfire Smoke. https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-and-family-from-wildfires-and-wildfire-smoke/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-and-family-from-wildfires-and-wildfire-smoke/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:33:47 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4290 Wildfires have many risks associated with them for families, even those families who are not in a wildfire area.  Primarily there is the risk of having to evacuate due to an approaching wildfire.  Secondly there is the risk of choosing to stay in your home in order to protect your family and your home from […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-and-family-from-wildfires-and-wildfire-smoke/feed/ 0 Why Every Family Needs to Prepare for a PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation). https://family-preparedness.com/why-every-family-needs-to-prepare-for-a-pds-particularly-dangerous-situation/ https://family-preparedness.com/why-every-family-needs-to-prepare-for-a-pds-particularly-dangerous-situation/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:02 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4230 Have you ever heard of a PDS or Particularly Dangerous Situation?  Most families have not.  A PDS signals to the public, the media and emergency managers that the forthcoming event is not routine severe weather, but a high-end, life-threatening risk with higher confidence of significant damage.  These situations are warnings made to ‘grab your family’s […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/why-every-family-needs-to-prepare-for-a-pds-particularly-dangerous-situation/feed/ 0 How to Stock a Go Bag(s) Before Disaster Strikes! https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-stock-a-go-bags-before-disaster-strikes/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:11:11 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4222 According to FEMA, only 33% of Americans have a Go Bag in their home or car in case an emergency forces you and your family to flee.  For the rest of you (those in the 67% of unprepared families) this post has been created to help you stock this essential disaster emergency solution.  Some families […]

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]]> Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of August? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-august/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:52:03 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4214 Our team of preparedness professionals has been monitoring current disasters for the last five years and here is a list of common disasters that occur during the month of August: So, what are we talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let us get more specific about these categories: Wildfire disasters include situations […]

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]]> The Number One Threat that No One Sees Coming – Extreme Heat! https://family-preparedness.com/the-number-one-threat-that-no-one-sees-coming-extreme-heat/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:44:40 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4202 If you are reading this, you already know that extreme heat is present worldwide.  In America heat is the deadliest weather hazard.  It is quieter than a tornado, slower than a hurricane and without obvious property damage.  Extreme heat causes many health problems including dehydration, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion.  In addition, it can affect […]

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]]> There’s a long recovery process for tornado (and hurricane) victims. Check out these Actionable Recovery tips. https://family-preparedness.com/theres-a-long-recovery-process-for-tornado-and-hurricane-victims-check-out-these-actionable-recovery-tips/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:35:29 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4178 Why is there a long recovery process after a tornado or a hurricane? It’s because the government is usually slow to respond. When they do respond multiple federal government agencies are asked to get involved (FEMA, SBA and U.S. Department of Agriculture). On top of that, when an emergency declaration is issued, those first announced […]

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]]> What to do Before the Atlantic Hurricane Season Gets Nasty! https://family-preparedness.com/what-to-do-before-the-atlantic-hurricane-season-gets-nasty/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:22:51 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4161 Below is a list of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Storm Names: Which one or two of these storms are going to be ‘the big one’?  Devastating storms like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Rita were all Category 5 hurricanes that created devastation for people living in hurricane prone states.  If you are waiting […]

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]]> Caught Outside or in a Vulnerable Building when a Tornado Strikes? Here’s Exactly What to Do. https://family-preparedness.com/caught-outside-or-in-a-vulnerable-building-when-a-tornado-strikes-heres-exactly-what-to-do/ Tue, 19 May 2026 17:18:45 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4051   If you are in your home and a tornado warning is issued, most people know what to do. Experts recommend hiding in a basement or underground shelter. If an underground safe area is not available, they recommend a room that is in the very middle of your home such as a closet or interior […]

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]]> Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of May? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-may/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:25 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3969   Our team of preparedness professionals has been monitoring current disasters for the last five years and here is a list of common disasters that occur during the month of May: So, what are we talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let’s get more specific about these categories: Flood disasters include situations […]

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]]> The Worst Disaster to be Unprepared for is the Tornado Disaster! https://family-preparedness.com/the-worst-disaster-to-be-unprepared-for-is-the-tornado-disaster/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:02:35 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3889 In most communities the tornado sirens are tested the first Wednesday of every month. At other times communities sound the tornado disaster sirens when a tornado is near the area. Most of the time it’s a false alarm and the danger pasts. But what if … it’s not the first Wednesday of the month and/or […]

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