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Top view of emergency backpack preparations with necessities (doble-d//iStockphoto) When disaster hits in Washington state, it pays to be prepared. “After an emergency, you may need to survive on your ...

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If disaster strikes, it's critical to have basic supplies on hand to survive the initial aftermath. In some cases, emergency help could take hours or days, and utilities we rely on, like electricity ...

No matter where you live, you are not immune from disasters. Floridians and Gulf Coast residents frequently deal with hurricanes, Californians with wildfires, Oklahomans with tornadoes and Minnesotans ...

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