Try and put yourself in the shoes of those who have gone through a natural disaster, and imagine this: Before a severe weather event hits \u2013 you hear the warnings from state officials and your local news, but might not take them too seriously. They’re urging the public to stock up on food and supplies, fill up on gas \u2013 or – worst-case scenario, they tell you to evacuate the area immediately. As the storm system nears, you realize this is serious. But, by the time you make it to the grocery store for important supplies and water\u2013 everything is sold out. It’s at that moment you might be asking yourself, “How did I let this happen?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Severe weather can strike anywhere in the U.S., and if a disaster hits in your area, you may not have access to food, water, or electricity for days. According to the\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, nearly half of adults in the U.S. do not have the resources or plans in place for an emergency \u2013 that’s a big number! Always remember – there’s no such thing as being “too prepared,” and it’s better to start preparing now than later when the store shelves are empty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the size of your family, you may need additional supplies not included in the list, such as baby formula or games for the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do end up losing power, it’s important to think about ways you can keep your food cold temporarily if you don’t have a cooler on hand. One option is your washing machine \u2013 just fill it with ice and voila! You won’t have to worry when the ice starts melting since it can drain water. Plus \u2013 it has a lid! A second option is to fill your bathtub with ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping these items on hand is crucial and could potentially save a life. Place your emergency kit in a designated spot all family members are familiar with and have it ready in case you need to leave your home quickly. From everyone here at Foremost \u2013 stay safe and stay prepared!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you ready for Severe Weather? Try and put yourself in the shoes of those who have gone through a natural disaster, and imagine this: Before a severe weather event hits \u2013 you hear the warnings from state officials and your local news, but might not take them too seriously. They’re urging the public to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[341,346,16,344,342,1,349,348,347,2,345],"tags":[9,15,1495,1493,1491,4,1494,77,71,1492,1490,62],"class_list":["post-1836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-auto-insurance","category-boat-watercraft-insurance","category-business-blog","category-flood-insurance","category-home-insurance","category-insurance","category-recreational-insurance","category-renters-insurance","category-rv-insurance","category-shield-blog","category-umbrella-insurance","tag-auto-insurance","tag-business","tag-cash","tag-first-aid-kit","tag-food-and-water","tag-home-insurance","tag-important-papers","tag-insurance","tag-michigan","tag-perscriptions","tag-severe-weather","tag-shield-insurance-agency"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\tBelow are some important items to include in an emergency preparedness kit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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