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started by naturaldisaster on 15 Apr 14
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    You finished your dinner, did all your household chores, and went off to sleep. After spending sometime on bed, you found that the nail paints and perfumes kept on your dressing table were trembling. You jumped off your bed and realized that it was an earthquake. You got panicked and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, you woke up and saw that everything was normal. Then you realized that it was just a nightmare. Dear reader, what if this nightmare becomes true, sooner, or later? Do you have any preparations to deal with it? If not, then give it immediate thought, right away, as, natural disasters can occur at any point of time.

    Forms of natural disasters

    The situation given above was related to an earthquake, it is not the only natural calamity that can occur. Hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, wildfires, drought, flood, extreme cold and heat are some of the most common forms of natural calamities. Some occur with some vague prior warnings and some just arrive plundering everything around. Mother Nature has always been unpredictable, but now a day, with increased global warming and pollution, the rate of natural disasters has increased, manifolds. This is why, you should always be prepared for anything that comes your way.

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    Self help in the best help - Getting prepared before

    Getting ready for a natural disaster in advance is a must for everyone. According to an esteemed organization that deals with natural disasters, three things are very important - having a good disaster kit, having proper information and a disaster plan. Some of the most important things that you should include in the disaster kit are, bottled water, food with high shelf life, a car opener (manual), medical insurance documents, cash, medicines, radio and torch lights with extra batteries. Your disaster plan should include emergency phone numbers, planning emergency exits, and meeting places. In case, you get separated from your family, you can reunite at particular meeting place.

    Things to do after a natural calamity

    Getting ready for a natural disaster beforehand is justified. However, there are certain things that you need to consider after, as well. Most of the time, people get panicked during and after an emergency. It is quite natural, but you need to a little courageous, in order to fight the odds that you can easily avoid with your patience. Make sure to shut off all electricity connections. This will prevent your house from the possibilities of getting burnt due to short circuits. Make sure to lock all your cabinets that contain important documents. You should do all these things in a hurry then come out of your house, provided the natural calamity is not, as dangerous as, tsunami.

    A little effort from you can help a lot

    This is all about the things that you need to consider, before and after a natural calamity. Remember one thing; you should not lose your patience at any point to time. To get afraid in such a situation is quite natural. However, having a proper planning, holding your anxiety and patience can help you and your family a great deal in tackling emergencies.

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