{"id":3169,"date":"2022-05-25T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.nccumc.org\/disaster\/?page_id=3169"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:53:26","slug":"individuals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/preparation\/individuals\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation Resources for Individuals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-0 mt-0 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11c1ca01 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light mb-0 mt-0 has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5061980831a5dc7a1f4e62e730821a84\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);min-height:522px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"404\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3172\" alt=\"house\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-preparation.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-preparation.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-preparation-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-preparation-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-tertiary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-da4f2bcd wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6a21fce8d7ec0{font-size: 44px!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"gb-6a21fce8d7ec0 wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d4982ca5fc0856ce861be6fb8f0de50\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32.518px, 2.032rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.711), 58px);\"><strong>Preparation Resources for Individuals<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-1a95db2ba6acf68518a9153e2acaa6c1\"><strong><em>Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-tangerine-section-two-column-text-and-buttons gpb-tangerine-two-column-text gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:6em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:6em;padding-left:1em;background-color:#ffffff;color:#272c30\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#272c30;font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);px\">Build an Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone should have an emergency kit at the ready. Your kit should be kept stocked and every family member should know where it is located. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Don&#8217;t forget your pets when you are gathering supplies<\/a> &#8211; make sure you have food, water, and medications for them too. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/survival-kit-supplies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Red Cross<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FEMA<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readync.gov\/plan-and-prepare\/get-kit\">ReadyNC<\/a> website for a list of items to include in your kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch a bilingual video from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ljnRIz7HjgI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC State Extension on building a disaster kit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to have cash on hand and copies of important documents such as titles, health care, social security, vehicle information, utility bills, birth certificate, and mortgage information, in case documents are damaged in the storm. Consider purchasing a small fireproof\/waterproof file box to keep everything together and protected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\">Emergency Contacts &amp; Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down a list of emergency contacts and keep a physical copy with you. It is important to include an emergency contact that lives out of your area and can be reached by emergency officials. Make sure to share the contact information with your family members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create and discuss an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency plan<\/a> for your family. Make sure your vehicles are fueled up and ready to drive if you have to evacuate. Establish calling trees, locate storm shelters, and make necessary arrangements for your pets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch a bilingual video from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=087u68UcE_8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC State Extension on developing a family plan in case of emergencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important to have access to severe water updates and information from emergency officials. Know where your local emergency shelters are located and what the evacuation routes are for your location. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/about\/news-multimedia\/mobile-app-text-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FEMA app<\/a> or listen to a weather radio to stay updated during a storm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-tangerine-section-numbered-list gpb-tangerine-list gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal has-theme-light-gray-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:6em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:6em;padding-left:1em;color:#272c30\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading gpb-fluid-4 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.699), 40px);px\">Prepare Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.783), 22px);px\">The best time to prepare for a disaster is when the skies are blue.&nbsp;Inventories, disaster kits, home evacuation plans, app downloads \u2013 all of this is easier to do before the storm is bearing down.&nbsp;Make sure to secure or remove loose items outside and weatherize your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take an <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-inventory-list.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory<\/a> of your home to document the items and their condition. Download mobile apps or visit UPHelp for an inventory list. Taking pictures or videos of the condition of your home and personal belongings is also beneficial when filing insurance claims for storm damage. When you take pictures, make sure to get serial numbers if you can. If you have warranty paperwork for certain items, it may be helpful to keep that with the inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk with your insurance company in advance to see what your plan covers and how to properly file storm damage claims. Visit our Resources page for information on registering for assistance with FEMA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full gpb-rounded-lg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home.png 683w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-480x720.png 480w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-100x150.png 100w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/home-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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