We would like to remind you: when disasters strike our state you can tune in to MPB for statewide coverage:
Biloxi at 90.3; Bude at 88.9;
Jackson at 91.3; Meridian at 88.1;
Greenwood at 90.9; Starkville at 89.9
Booneville at 89.5; Oxford at 90.3
You need Copies of important family papers and documents and CASH. Money Talks suggests you print the FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit and fill out the worksheets so you’re ready for an evacuation or a disaster. https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1524144185649-5dd9736e7ff89b5997182396f4e13fee/Emergency_Financial_First_Aid_Kit_(EFFAK)_signed_04.09.18_508.pdf
The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests 4 simple steps to financial preparedness
Having Household information with you during a disaster can help you to:
Some of the household identification you need to gather include:
Another section of the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit we’re discussing today is the Financial and Legal Documentation part. This includes information about:
They have a section for Household contacts.
The kit has suggestions for protecting your identity, keeping your electronic records safe.
Their tips on passwords and PINS include:
http://Ready.gov is a website that can help you prepare for different types of emergencies. The FEMA website has information about: Thunderstorms & Lightning, Extreme Heat, Power Outages, an Active Shooter, and how to Get Involved with your community.
There is a FEMA app
We’re talking about being financially prepared in the event of a disaster, but the Mississippi Emergency Recovery Agency has information about preparing for Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Radiological, Floods, Winter Weather, and Disaster Kits at http://msema.org
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