There is a lot to think about when you strive to be prepared for emergencies. Some emergencies are personal such as losing a job, becoming ill, or sustaining an injury. Other emergencies impact local areas like floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Still others have a wider effect, like the world-wide pandemic we are experiencing now. We need to be prepared both physically and financially, thinking about cash on hand, savings, food, water, utilities, first aid, emergency kits, and rebuilding after a major disaster. The following articles will help you to prepare to keep your family safe and comfortable during many different types of disasters.