Preparing for the Worst: Disaster Preparedness for Families

“Children are not just tiny adults—they have unique needs both physically and psychologically,” says Linda Mansolillo.
Preparing for the Worst: Disaster Preparedness for Families
Involving your children in your planning builds their confidence. Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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It’s not fun to think about natural disasters, but, of course, they do happen. They are not events that just occur “somewhere else.” They happen everywhere and they can affect anyone. That’s why it’s imperative to make sure your family is prepared.
So, what does “being prepared” actually look like? Just in time for National Preparedness Month, I spoke to Linda Mansolillo. She’s a natural disaster preparedness expert, Air Force reservist, and founder of LadyBugOut which provides parents with emergency bags for their children. Here’s what she said.
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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