When Disaster Strikes​—Steps That Can Save Lives

“A deafening explosion nearly threw me to the floor. Smoke came from the air vents, and our high-rise office erupted in flames.”​—Joshua.

Earthquake . . . hurricane . . . terrorist attack . . . school shooting. Those terms appear in the headlines too often. Of course, it is one thing to read about a disaster; it is another to live through one. What can you do before, during, and after a disaster to improve the likelihood of your survival?

 BEFORE​—PREPARE!
NO ONE is immune to disaster. Preparation is your most important key to survival. But what does preparation involve?