{"id":6362,"date":"2017-09-25T19:58:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T19:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/are-you-prepared-for-disaster\/"},"modified":"2017-09-25T19:58:20","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T19:58:20","slug":"are-you-prepared-for-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/are-you-prepared-for-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Prepared For Disaster?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How prepared are you if natural disaster descends on your home?<\/b>
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Natural disasters surround us. TV and online video bring home the devastation: forest fires, floods, hurricanes, storm surges, tornados, earthquakes, heat waves, mud slides…
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Our first reaction is to pitch in and help…donations of food, clothing, daily basics, building materials<\/a>, hands-on assistance, and cash are essential and welcome. Hundreds continue to roll up their sleeves \u2014 real and virtual \u2014 and pitch in to rebuild lives, homes, and communities.
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After taking time to give thanks that your family and home were spared, why not take the demonstrated lessons of hardship to heart and make sure you’re as prepared as possible should natural disaster strike.
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Our Seven Disaster Management Strategies<\/b> for your real estate<\/a> may shift the odds in your favor if trouble strikes:
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#1.\u00a0 Insurance: Do you know exactly what your property insurance covers and what it does not?<\/b>
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Most policy holders do not understand their home insurance<\/a> (or other insurance for that matter). This is not surprising since policies are not written in plain language designed to clarify details for those who pay the premiums. Talk to your insurance broker \u2014 and to a few other insurance companies \u2014 to clarify whether the coverage you have is all that you need. If you live near water \u2014 a reservoir, river, lake or the ocean \u2014 find out about flood insurance, your level of disaster risk, and alternatives. Pay attention to how FEMA and other agencies support flood and other victims to decide what makes sense for your family home.
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#2.\u00a0 Irreplaceable: How safe are your most valued possessions?<\/b>
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Most people include family photos, personal memorabilia, jewelry, art, and collectibles as their treasured belongings. The trend toward finished basements has placed irreplaceables kept there in jeopardy. This lower level is usually the first to flood for any one of a number of reasons. Have you made digital copies of photos and documents and<\/i> taken videos of each room to assist with insurance claims \u2014 all of which should be kept in a safe place off site?
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#3.\u00a0 Grading and Landscaping: Is your lot properly graded to move water away from your home and\/or landscaped to provide separation from wildfire?<\/b>
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The land’s slant or grade<\/i> is an essential first step toward keeping water \u2014 rainwater or flood water \u2014 out of your home. If you live near forest or grassland, landscaping that protects your home from wildfire is vital. For instance, plant new trees away from your home. This way, when they are full grown, trees will not transfer fire to your home or fall on your house.
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#4.\u00a0 Building Codes: Is your home designed and built to take advantage of modern building materials and techniques which will better withstand common types of local natural disasters?<\/b>
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Building codes and fire-safety standards are government regulations that raise construction standards to reduce maintenance costs, improve safety, and minimize damage during natural disasters typical for the area. When building in an area with no or low-level codes, set your own higher standards.
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Document what you’ve done and why to increase property value. These improvements may also lower insurance cost.
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#5.\u00a0 Disaster Plans: Does your family have a fire escape plan and a disaster plan for regrouping if you get separated off-site?<\/b>
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When was the last time community and state have in place to protect their residents and minimize property damage? Hoping for federal bail-out is not a disaster management strategy. Check with local government and elected representatives to learn what has been decided and what is under discussion. Are you satisfied that their efforts represent all that can be done for your neighborhood?
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#7. Stock Up: How long could you be safe and self-sufficient if disaster struck your community?<\/b>
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You’ve watched news footage of people making frantic last minute dashes for food, water, and batteries when disaster is imminent. Do you have supplies of canned and dried foods, bottled water (72 hours worth is a good start), batteries, and other essentials (diapers, medications, etc.) on hand just in case? Governments and relief agencies can’t reach everyone in the first days after disaster strikes. How long could you keep your family relatively comfortable and safe after a natural disaster?
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Hoping that disaster never strikes you<\/i> is not a disaster management strategy.<\/b>
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For more on proactive home safety: “Seven Essentials for Buying a Safe Home<\/i>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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