Contrary to popular belief, the epicenter of the earthquake the strongest in the continental United States than ever not in California, but in the state of Missouri. Was so powerful that it changed the course of the Mississippi River.
Twenty, including Hawaii and every state on the border with the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, are at risk of cyclones each year.
As the U.S. population has increased, so that the risk of a disaster Americans, whether a hurricane or a tornado, flood or earthquake.
And also increased the value of housing in areas prone to natural disasters, and many of these homes have their net worth tied to their home. This puts financial assets at greater risk.
Revealed Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in America was not ready to cope with natural disasters and as it should be. Although we can not prevent them from happening, we can do a better job of protecting America preparing its consequences.
National coalitions such as tectingAmerica.org Pro, composed of officials from emergency management, first responders and experts Societies disaster, insurance and others, and defend ideas that help Americans prepare to cope with natural disasters before they occur.
One solution is to create a fund and private government-sponsored disaster. These funds accumulate money at the beginning of the disaster, and will be funded by a portion of insurance premiums collected by private insurance companies. At the state level, and can recover the cover fund local disasters. At the federal level, there could be an emergency fund that covers losses that can not be covered by a single state. Will not be accessible until the money required, and will grow tax-free to help pay for future losses.
With disaster money, which may include alternatives to enhance first responders, and improve building codes and land use policies are reasonable.
While the best solution is still under construction, and there are some things you can do now to prepare for disasters:
• Become familiar with the community to have a disaster preparedness plan and develop a plan for your family.
• can be implemented emergency supply kit, including the delivery of three days of bottled water, non-perishable food, evidence of the opening, paper plates, cups, utensils, first aid kit, flashlight and a battery-powered radio with extra batteries.
• Organize documents in containers of water. Financial information and important phone numbers, wills, insurance policies, and immunization records and passports.
• Prepare an inventory of personal property and the contents of the videotape your homework.
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