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disaster preparedness

  • Preparation for emergencies can mitigate damage and ease recovery

    A car flipped upside down with a house laying on top of it.

    September is National Preparedness Month, and the theme this year is “Start a Conversation.” I recommend starting that conversation with a question: “What could go wrong?” Risk assessment is an important component of emergency preparedness. Only after we identify or become aware of risks can we take steps to remove or mitigate risk factors. “What…

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