Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

As the leaves fall from the trees and the nights and days get colder, the winter storm season is right around the corner. Are you ready?

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We’ve learned from experience here in the Northeast that a natural disaster or other emergency can happen at any time (remember last October’s snow storm?), so it’s best to be prepared and have a plan.

AARP has developed Operation Emergency Prepare to provide tips and resources that can help you prepare for weather-related or other emergencies, as well as check lists and other information you can use to help family or friends who may need assistance.
 
Here are five straightforward – and relatively simple – steps to review your emergency preparedness:
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