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Natural disasters, unfortunately, strike everyone at some point. They can’t be stopped and can do catastrophic damage. Even worse, they can have a severe emotional toll on people, adults and children alike. The good news is that you can cope with natural disasters as a family, it just takes a little preparation. True, recovery is never easy, but you can mitigate the worst of it and move on as a family. 

Staying Safe in a Disaster

The most important thing to bear in mind when facing a natural disaster is safety. Things can be replaced, people can’t. Your priority should always be to keep your family safe, even if it means potentially abandoning your home and possessions. 

The best way to stay safe is to keep informed. If you know that there’s an incoming disaster, then keep on top of updates. If there is an evacuation order, then follow it as quickly and as safely as possible. Don’t waste time trying to save any possessions.

Come up with a disaster plan as a family, so everyone knows what to do in case of a natural disaster. This way, your family members are less likely to panic and can make intelligent, informed decisions. 

Be Prepared

Good preparation is the key to coping with natural disasters. First, figure out what kind of disaster is most likely to strike. This way, you can adjust your family disaster plan to best suit the situation. 

Keep your property stocked up with emergency supplies. Keep some extra blankets handy, emergency food, water, and candles in case you lose power. Invest in a power pack so that you can keep devices charged and keep up to date with events. You can also use this to contact your friends and family, although it’s usually best to conserve electricity where possible.

As well as being prepared to take care of your family’s physical needs, it pays to keep some books or board games handy to keep your children entertained. This helps them to focus on something other than the disaster and reduces frustration or boredom. 

Home Insurance

You should make sure that you have a home insurance policy that covers likely disasters in your area. This can provide some peace of mind, as even if your home and possessions are damaged or lost, you can soften the financial blow. 

Contact your home insurance provider as soon as you can after the disaster so that they can assess your home and determine how much they should pay out. You should wait until after the assessor has visited before doing any repairs or cleaning up your home. In the meantime, stay somewhere safe.

Rebuilding and Recovery

Even if your home isn’t severely damaged in a disaster, it’s still best to repair it and hopefully reinforce it against further disasters. A restoration contractor can restore your home to its former glory, allowing you to move back in and get back to living your life. 

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Kori

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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