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It’s easy to think that only unlucky people get affected by natural disasters. And while this is often true, it doesn’t mean you should be completely unprepared if the worst were to happen. Have you ever wondered how some people always seem to survive these major incidents? Well, they know what to do and they follow some simple guidelines on how to protect themselves from a natural disaster.
This article will tell you everything you need to know about how to stay safe during any of these events. It includes ten ways of protecting yourself and your family, which range from storing up canned goods for emergencies all the way to developing an escape plan with your loved ones.
1. Stay Away From Flooded Areas
The best thing you can do is to avoid going to areas that have been affected by flooding. This is because the worst storm you could expect would then be a flood, which can have both short- and long-term effects. At least with a flooding event, you know that everything will be okay most of the time, but what if the flood’s damage is more extensive than expected? Disaster survivors have even lost bodies in shallow water lakes when the floods washed them away from their houses.
