September is National Preparedness Month--a great time to learn about how to prepare for disasters of any kind and to begin to prepare for them. It's important to know what disasters are most likely for your locale--AND to know how you can PREpare. Being prepared is the first step in reducing our fears about disasters. Whether your area is earthquake prone, experiences flooding or tends to occasionally be in the path of tornadoes, you will learn here with professional organizers Laura Lawrence and Vicki Winterton of The Organized Woman Show at www.thewinonline.com/episode/preparing-natural-disasters some of the most simple and basic ways to prepare your home and family or place of business. Learning is the first step in becoming prepared.

For more information on Preparing for Natural Disasters by visiting Laura's blog at her website www.harmonywithin.com. You will also find great information at www.napo.net/news/npm.aspx. Get a kit! Make a plan! Be informed!

Please don't panic and try not to be too concerned about preparing perfectly! It may keep you from getting started! Begin now to prepare! Anything you do will be better than doing nothing! Remember: Increasing preparedness decreases fear!

You may also enjoy other shows on The Organized Woman Show regarding creating a 72-hour kit, Creating an Emergency Plan, Surviving Being Lost and Surviving a Car Breakdown.