12 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | APRIL 2023 |
Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of
rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these
stressful times, having access to personal, financial, insurance,
medical and other records is crucial for starting the recovery process
quickly and efficiently.
Gather financial and critical personal, household, and medical
information. Consider saving money in an emergency savings
account that could be used in any crisis. Keep a small amount of
cash at home in a safe place.
It is important to have small bills on hand because ATMs and
credit cards may not work during a disaster when you need to
purchase necessary supplies, fuel, or food.
Obtain property (homeowners or renters), health and life
insurance if you do not have them. Not all insurance policies are
the same.
Review your policy to make sure the amount and types of coverage
you have meets the requirements for all possible hazards.
Homeowners insurance does not typically cover flooding, so you
may need to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood
Insurance Program.
For more helpful financial preparedness tips, download the
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) to get started planning
today.
For more information go to https://www.ready.gov/financial-
preparedness
Our Mission: The Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) Program is designed to increase individual and community
preparedness and self-reliance in the event of man-made or natural
disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) has
officially recognized CERT as an important part of a community's
disaster preparedness readiness. Four Seasons CERT continues
to need your participation. Become a Street Captain or CERT
Auxiliary. Step up. Be a part of the best CERT in the valley, come
make a difference. For more information visit https://fscert.org/
cert-volunteer Learn how to prepare at fscert.org.
Plan. Prepare. Survive.
You can help yourself.
Emergency
Preparedness
