Our hearts go out to our fellow Americans being affected by Hurricane Laura! It’s easy to forget that just because we don’t get hurricanes here, we still need to be prepared for emergencies that can and do strike here.

Are you ready for the big one or major flooding, or…?

FEMA wants to help you prepare. They have so many resources on their site like maps, info about assistance, and preparedness tips. I highly recommend signing up for some of their newsletters and register to be alerted of impending disasters.

Most importantly – Make a plan! Here are some more ideas: ready.gov