{"id":1672,"date":"2019-09-09T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/purocleanmckinneyfrisco.com\/?p=1672"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:17:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:17:27","slug":"emergency-preparedness-month","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/frisco-tx-puroclean-restoration-specialists\/blog\/emergency-preparedness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"National Preparedness Month – Preparing for an Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sponsors<\/span> National Preparedness Month<\/span><\/a>. This event reminds the public that disasters, both natural and man-made, can happen at any time both with and without warning. Heavy rain or flooding can not only cause water damage<\/a> to your home, but can create a very dangerous situation for you and your family. In order to stay as safe as possible, FEMA suggests that every family have an emergency plan of action before disaster strikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Importance of Being Prepared for an Emergency<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"emergencySince the turn of the century, the United States has seen quite a few major disasters. Hurricanes, flash floods, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, and terror attacks have threatened and taken many lives. Almost<\/span> 218 million people are impacted<\/span><\/a> by these disasters each year, with another 99,000 losing their lives because of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

In some recent<\/span> natural disasters<\/span><\/a>, people have had little to no warning. But even with warning, not being prepared can be almost as disastrous as not having any sort of alert. In fact, in the event of a disaster, only half of American adults are properly prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Prepared for Anything<\/span><\/h2>\n

In a disaster situation, you could be without power, phone service, transportation or medical help for several days. Local grocery and convenience stores may close due to damage or have limited stock if deliveries are unable to make it through impassable roads. Your town\u2019s water supply could also be contaminated, which would leave you without access to safe drinking or bathing water.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to emergencies, anything can happen. Emergency preparedness prior to a disaster can lessen your reliance on first responders who may be unable to immediately reach you and your family. It also frees up emergency workers to help people who are in desperate need, whether it be because they are trapped or seriously injured. But most importantly, emergency preparedness could save the lives of you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Should You Prepare?<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"emergencyPart of being prepared is understanding which types of disasters are most likely to occur in your area. For example, in North Texas:<\/span><\/p>\n