September is National Preparedness Month!

9/1/2019 (Permalink)

According to Ready.gov, September is National Preparedness Month! Each week they focus on a new topic in order to keep you prepared for possible disasters. 

Week one is dedicated to saving early for disaster costs. Here are some tips to keep you prepared this week:

1. Learn about flood insurance and how to protect your home or business at Floodsmart.gov
2. Create an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit, which would include financial and legal documents, medical information and other important information
3. Keep some cash on hand in case you cannot use an ATM or credit card. It could pay for any immediate expenses like food or lodging. 

This week of National Preparedness Month is all about how to be financially ready for a disaster and the tips can help you start to think about things you can do to help yourself prepare. 

SERVPRO of Norridge/Harwood Heights knows that preparation is the only way to stay ahead of the disaster.