| Disasters are a very real occurrence that can | | | | procedures carried out during these situations you |
| happen anywhere in the world at anytime. | | | | will ensure these feelings are minimized. |
| Experiencing a disaster is traumatic enough, having | | | | Increased amounts of stress and anxiety may |
| the extra disadvantage of being unprepared for | | | | result in a person being unable to respond |
| such an event will ultimately result in more | | | | correctly or effectively during a situation. If you |
| unnecessary stress in an already stressful | | | | cannot think and act appropriately, it is unlikely |
| situation. | | | | that your will be able to effectively take care of |
| There are many benefits in being prepared for an | | | | yourself and your family. By being prepared with |
| emergency situation. | | | | the correct equipment, and by familiarizing |
| Being prepared will aid in reducing the amount of | | | | yourself with characteristics, requirements and |
| fear, stress and anxiety that generally occurs | | | | procedures during relevant forms of emergency |
| during a situation. | | | | situations, you will increase your chances of being |
| By being prepared and familiarizing yourself with | | | | able to react appropriately to such situations. |