Natural disasters — floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and more — can strike without warning. But you can increase your safety and resilience with a few simple, practical steps:

✅ Stay informed & plan ahead

• Sign up for local alerts and monitor weather or hazard warnings. SurvivalHero

• Discuss with your family what to do in different emergencies (evacuate, shelter, meet somewhere). SurvivalHero

✅ Build a well-stocked emergency kit

• Include essentials: clean water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies. SurvivalHero

• Add items like a battery/solar-powered or crank radio — useful if power and internet go out. SurvivalHero

✅ Have a reliable communication & evacuation plan

• Pick an out-of-town contact to help relay info if local networks fail. SurvivalHero

• Practice evacuation drills, know safe routes, and designate a meeting place for your family. SurvivalHero

✅ Protect your home and vital documents

• Take steps to reduce structural and content damage depending on local risks (e.g., strengthen against storms, fires, floods). SurvivalHero

• Store important documents (IDs, insurance, deeds, medical records) in a waterproof, fireproof container — and/or keep digital backups. SurvivalHero

✅ Don’t forget pets & loved ones

• Include pets in your plan — food, water, medications, shelter, alternate housing if needed. SurvivalHero

• Be ready to help neighbors & community if disaster hits — sharing resources or shelter can make a big difference. SurvivalHero

✅ Learn first aid and stay prepared for disruptions

• Basic first aid or CPR knowledge is valuable; emergency responders can be overloaded in a disaster. SurvivalHero

• Expect possible extended outages: water, power, internet, and other services may be interrupted. Preparation makes hardship manageable.