Natural disasters such as tornado, hurricane, earthquake or storm can happen anytime, anywhere. However, following some home safety tips and knowing what you can do during such emergencies can ensure your family's and properties' protection. Here are significant steps that you can do:
- Prepare an emergency plan for your family. Since catastrophes can strike anytime, it is important that you prepare your family for these events. It includes having an escape plan, planning and preparing evacuation routes, and having your family members trained for basic first aid skills and CPR.
- Be informed. People who are not aware of what kind of disaster can hit their place would be at greater risk. Know the types of natural calamities that could occur in your area. Ask the city or officials in your area on recommendations in safeguarding your family and properties against natural or man-made disasters, according to Realty Times.
- Delegate roles. Everyone in your family must know what to do in times of peril, MB reports. Try to educate your kids and involve them in preparing contingency plans in case of emergencies. You can assign your older kids in checking your home's safety. If you have elderly in your home, make sure that somebody is assigned to look out for them in case you have to leave your home immediately.
- Check your home regularly and repair any problem right away. In case your roofs were damaged during a typhoon, make sure to replace them without further delay to ensure that no one will be hurt. It is a must to frequently check your walls, water pipes, windows, roofs and other parts of the home to make sure that your family is always safe. It also avoids high cost repairs.