When disaster strikes, it’s usually without warning. Problems can arise from interruption of essential services such as water, electricity, heat and communication. Are you prepared for an emergency where there is no clean drinking water or heat? No electricity for light or gas to cook your food? Do you even have enough food to last long enough in situations where help may be days or even weeks away?

Disaster emergency kits are something every family and residence should have. Even if you live in somewhere that isn’t in a high risk area for natural disasters you could still be at risk form other emergencies such as blackouts, flash floods and snow storms that could disrupt local services.

The United States is hit by the most number of tornadoes every year. In fact, in the American Midwest alone (also known as Tornado Alley), an average of about 40 to 50 tornadoes touch down every year. If you happen to live in a disaster prone area, you need to think about tornado preparedness.

Do you live in an area where there is a constant threat of hurricanes? If so, are you, your family, and home prepared for the worst possible scenarios that could happen during hurricane season? Hurricane preparedness may be the deciding factor on whether you and your family can survive if a a monstrous hurricane hits.