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BBB offers tips to get ready for stormy weather during National Preparedness Month

Staff file photo / Chattanooga Better Business Bureau President Michele Mason
Staff file photo / Chattanooga Better Business Bureau President Michele Mason Staff file photo / Chattanooga Better Business Bureau President Michele Mason

September is National Preparedness Month, and at BBB we’re offering a number of tips and resources to help you ensure you’re prepared should major storms hit our area.

Make a disaster plan

An excellent resource for disaster planning is the Ready.gov website, which includes tips and suggestions to be prepared for the impact of stormy weather. Building a plan in advance is key to your family’s safety (pets too) during destructive weather. Consider the following:

— How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?

— What is my shelter plan?