The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers some concrete steps for recovering and rebuilding after a disaster:
Ensure Your Safety. Immediately after a disaster, look after the health and well-being of your family and others. Assist those with injuries and protect against any safety hazards that may occur as a result of the initial disaster.
Find Family Members. Before an emergency or disaster strikes, organize a system for communicating with family members. If you become out of touch with family members after a disaster, the American Red Cross may be able to help you find them.
Get Food and Water. Stock a three-day supply of food and water for emergencies. If necessary, seek help from organizations like the American Red Cross.
Find a Place to Stay. If your home is no longer safe, you will need to find shelter elsewhere. Listening to your radio or watching the local news could provide needed information on nearby places to go until you can make other arrangements.
Return Home Safely. Exercise caution when returning home from an emergency. Look for downed power lines, gas leaks, and other potentially dangerous situations before entering.
File an Insurance Claim. If it’s necessary to file an insurance claim, be thorough in the description of the damage. Take pictures and make a list of everything damaged or missing.
Apply for Assistance. Disaster assistance may be available from FEMA, the Small Business Association, or other organizations depending on your circumstances.
Cope with Stress. A disaster can lead to a whole range of emotions for its survivors. Take the time to heal emotionally, and seek help if you need it.
Clean Up the Damage. Learn how to save what you can. Clear the way for a new start.
Rebuild Smarter and Stronger. As difficult as it may be to start fresh, it’s also an opportunity to incorporate what you’ve learned into creating a brighter future.
Summary
Make safety a high priority in your home. Almost every day we hear unsettling stories of fires, floods, storms, and other disasters causing damage to homes and injuries to families across the nation. By implementing basic safety precautions and by preparing for emergencies, you can have some peace of mind that you’re doing what you can to prevent injury to your family and minimize damage to your future.
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