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Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Ready.gov has valuable information concerning disasters or emergencies.  To view this insightful information, click on the following link:  Make a Plan.
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