Learn financial preparedness, gather financial and critical personal, household, and medical information before a disaster. Natural disasters can happen anywhere, but you can protect yourself and your finances by planning. A disaster can delay mail for days or weeks, start using electronic direct deposits.
Steps to Financial Preparedness
A weekend of preparation now can save you months of frustration and lots of money.
- You never know when a disaster will happen. You can prepare by setting aside money in a rainy-day fund. Learn more financial preparedness tips: #FinancialFuture2019
- Saving is the best financial defense against disasters. A little bit at a time can go a long way. USA.gov/flec #FinancialFuture2019
- Do you have all the documents and digital copies you need to protect yourself after a disaster? Use the checklists in the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) and see if you are missing anything: #FinancialFuture2019
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What Should I Know About Flood Insurance? Protecting yourself today means knowing what to do when a flood is approaching your home or business.
- Before disaster strikes, review your #insurance coverage. Insurance is the fastest way to recover after a disaster.
- Where it rains it can #flood. One inch of water in your home can cost $25,000 in damage. Do you have flood insurance? ;
- Homeowners and renters insurance do not typically cover flood damage. Contact National Flood Insurance Program Help Center at 800-427-4661. Talk to your agent for your existing policy and ask about flood insurance. #FinancialFuture2019
- Documenting your private property can help #insurance claims in a disaster. Take this free action now and protect yourself later. #FinancialFuture2019
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EPAP for Patients - phe.gov
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program, or EPAP, helps people in a federally-identified disaster area who do not have health insurance get the prescription drugs, vaccinations, medical supplies, and equipment that they need. This program helps people and communities better cope with a disaster and reduces stress on the healthcare system.
People who are eligible for EPAP can file a claim at more than 72,000 retail pharmacies across the United States and its territories for prescription items that were lost, stolen, or destroyed because of a disaster.
If you have questions about using EPAP during a disaster, call the EPAP Hotline at 1-855-793-7470.
Extra Measures for People with Special Needs
- Write down your specific needs, limitations, capabilities, and medications. Keep this list near you always–perhaps in your purse or wallet.
- Find someone nearby (a spouse, roommate, friend, neighbor, relative, or co-worker) who will agree to assist you in case of an emergency. Give him or her a copy of your list. You may also want to provide a spare key to your home, or directions to find a key.
- Keep aware of weather conditions through whatever means are accessible to you. Some options are closed captioning or scrolled warnings on TV, radio bulletins, or call-in weather information lines.
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Seven animal heroes called the "Danger Rangers," their robot Fallbot, and their artificial intelligence called SAVO teach children about safety through examples, such as environmental hazards and unsafe places.
