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Be Ready Before Disaster Strikes: Watch Our Disaster Preparedness Webinar

Hurricanes, floods, severe storms and power outages can disrupt daily life with little warning. While we can’t prevent every emergency, taking a few practical steps now can help make a difficult situation easier to manage.

AARP

Published August 21, 2026

That was the focus of a recent disaster preparedness webinar hosted by AARP South Carolina, SBP and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The webinar offers straightforward information to help people understand their risks, make a plan and prepare their households before an emergency happens.

If you missed the live event, you can now watch the 60-minute webinar recording anytime.

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Small steps today can help you prepare

Preparing for a disaster doesn’t have to happen all at once. The webinar walks through practical actions you can take now and revisit over time.

Among the topics covered:

Know your risks. Learn about the types of disasters that could affect your community and household.
Create a preparedness plan. Think through where you would go, how you would communicate and what you may need during an emergency.
Review your insurance. Understand your coverage and know what questions to ask before you need to file a claim.
Protect important documents. Organize records and information you may need if you have to leave home quickly.
Look for ways to reduce property risks. Simple preparations can help you identify potential problems before severe weather arrives.

These steps can be useful when preparing for hurricanes, flooding, severe storms, extended power outages and other emergencies.

Make preparedness part of your routine

A disaster plan is most useful when everyone in your household knows it.

Consider talking with family members about where you would meet if you became separated. Keep emergency contacts in an easy-to-find place. Think about medications, pets, mobility needs and other essentials that could affect your plan.

It’s also helpful to review your plan periodically. Phone numbers change. Insurance policies change. Supplies expire. Taking time to update your plan can help you stay ready.

The AARP webinar series was designed to help participants turn preparedness information into action, including organizing important records and talking with loved ones about what to do during an emergency.

Watch the disaster preparedness webinar

You don’t need to wait for severe weather to start preparing.

Set aside an hour to watch the webinar and learn steps that can help you prepare your household, protect important information and better understand your options before a disaster occurs.

Watch the 60-minute Disaster Preparedness Webinar:

You can watch at your convenience and share the recording with family, friends and neighbors. A little planning today can help you feel more prepared when the unexpected happens.