September is National Preparedness Month.
But disaster could strike at any time.
Are you ready?
Natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and fires can, indeed, be considered emergencies. But there are lots of other life events you can be prepared for, all year long, like lost wallets, household repairs, computer crashes, and long-term illness, just to name a few.
In which ways are you prepared? Which areas need some work?
Here are some resources I’ve gathered for you, in the following categories:
- Preparation
- In Case of Emergency
- Recovery
- Find An Organizer Near You
- While we’re at it…
Preparation
FEMA Ready website — Federal Emergency Management Agency
Do You Have a Virtual Will? — Org4life
Are You Prepared for Identity Theft? — Org4life
What are you worried about? Don’t worry — Take action! — Org4life
Be Prepared: How Scouting Helped Me Get Organized For Life — Org4life
7 Things You Should Have in Your Wallet, 10 You Shouldn’t — Money Talks Finance
9 Kits You Should Have in Your Home to Prepare You for Anything — Lifehacker
5 Disaster Prep Tips for Older Americans — AARP
Organizing to De-Stress a Major or Chronic Illness — Org4life
Are your files backed up? – Org4life
In case of emergency
Don’t Forget the 7 Ps! — Org4life
FEMA Ready website — Federal Emergency Management Agency
Recovery
FEMA Ready website — Federal Emergency Management Agency
Disaster Help – Association of Professional Photo Organizers
Getting Back on Track — Org4life
Find an organizer near you
The Photo Managers (TPM, formerly known as APPO)
National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO)
While we’re at it….
Always Believe in Yourself — Org4life (Are you trusting your own wings? Or are you just hoping the branch won’t break?)
