California's earthquakes and the hurricanes threatening the east coast may have been seemingly non-shattering at a 4.6 (earthquake), or a category 1 (hurricane), but for friends of mine standing on floors high above the ground, or who had to quickly board their windows and escape the oncoming storms, these events were more than enough for their liking. As people were evacuated from their businesses and homes, taking with them as little as they had on hand, it stands to reason that while one cannot always anticipate disaster, there are simple ways to plan in advance.
An emergency evacuation kit should be kept in a location where it can be taken quickly on the way out of the door, or, minimally in an area they can be accessed if a situation prohibits a family or individual from leaving their residence. Keep reading for important safety tips!
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