In the year 2005, natural disasters killed over 25,000 people and caused $57.7 billion in damage worldwide. Besides the obvious, direct impact of natural disasters (such as a tornado destroying a house), there are usually many indirect effects. Although these effects may be less obvious, they are often times more costly and can add years on to the recovery time from a disaster. As people who live in communities that have been devastated by a natural hazard will often say, ?th…
Emergency Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners
Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. The public doesnt usually get a lot of notice before a disaster strikes, so you must be prepared in advance and know what to do quickly if there is an emergency. Here are 5 simple steps that you can take to prepare your pets and reduce the level of stress and worry for your entire family to a minimum.
5 Simple Tips on Preparing your Family Pets for a Disaster
Here are 5 simple steps that you can take to prepare the furry four-legged members of your family and reduce the level of stress and worry for your entire family to a minimum.