Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Preparing for a Natural Disaster

When a disaster strikes, from earthquake to flood, life can change instantly. In addition to causing uncertainty for the health and safety of you and your loved ones, disasters can also take a serious financial toll. Property can be damaged or you or loved ones may need ongoing medical care. Take some time now to prepare for an unexpected disaster to minimize the financial impact when a disaster does strike.

Use this Disaster Checklist and Financial Planning: A Guide to Disaster Preparedness. Simple steps now, such as creating a stash of water and canned goods and copying important financial documents, can lead to a smoother recovery.

If you should be unprepared when caught in an emergency, this Financial Recovery Guide offers suggestions on steps to take immediately and in the coming weeks and months to regain financial stability.


Visit www.feedthepig.org for more money-saving tips.

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