How to Get Prepared Mentally for a Disaster

Let's face it, emergencies can be scary and stressful.

They create upheaval and havoc faster than you have time to process what's going on, and can take years to recover from.

When most people experience a lot of stress they don't think as clearly as usual, affecting decisions and reactions.

Taking the time to learn how to get prepared mentally could help you respond better to an emergency.

The first step to help you cope is to think ahead about how you and your family are likely to feel and react, both during and after an emergency.

It's also very important to invest in your mental wellbeing now, and know some good ways to cope with negative stress when it happens.

More ways to stay prepared

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Start a conversation

Think like a scout and "Be Prepared!" Build your own emergency kit with our handy checklist - protect your loved ones and the things that matter most.

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Use an emergency plan

If an emergency did happen, who and what would you want to protect the most? Fill in your personal REDiPlan and keep important details safely in one place.

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Use a survival kit checklist

Think like a scout and "Be Prepared!" Build your own survival kit with our handy emergency checklist - protect your loved ones and the things that matter most.

Prepare your mind

Take our 2 minute quiz and see if you’re prepared for a disaster?

More ways to stay prepared

Start a conversation

Use an emergency plan

Use a survival kit checklist

Prepare your mind

Take our 2 minute quiz and see if you’re prepared for a disaster?

More ways to stay prepared

Start a conversation

Use an emergency plan

Use a survival kit checklist

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