What helps prepare for natural disasters?

Many things: Storing some water, canned foods, a means of heating things, having flashlights and lanterns, means of dealing with predators, having hunting gear, tents, alternative means of transport, and communication equipment will all be helpful. There are books and web sites on this subject.

Make a plan!: The best way to prepare for disaster is to have a plan. Think about the disasters that are most likely to affect you -- snowstorms vs hurricanes, for example -- and then search the internet for advice on how to how to prepare, such as setting aside fresh water and have some healthy but storage friendly foods set aside -- like whole grains, beans, and canned vegetables.

72 hour kit: I strongly encourage you (everyone) to make up a 72 hr preparedness kit for them self and each member of the family living with them. Start making it in advance. It will get you through that first 72 hours before most emergency teams are mobilized. see: http://www.urbachletter.com/0306/ComprehensiveChecklist.htm

UN, WHO: Many international organizations prepare for natural disasters and provide relief if possible. This includes a number of un agencies, international red cross, medicins sans frontieres, and a number of other agencies. Many charitable agencies spring up in the wake of natural disasters including religious related ones and citizen generated ones.

Internat. agencies: Many international organizations prepare for natural disasters and provide relief if possible. This includes a number of un agencies, international red cross, medicins sans frontieres, and a number of other agencies. Many charitable agencies spring up in the wake of natural disasters including religious related ones and citizen generated ones.

You and government : You have your own responsibility. Your local governments also work to help prepare the community for disaster in the federal government through FEMA also helps. You need to discuss with your physician what your health program should be