United Way Worldwide and Verizon help with simple steps to prepare for natural disasters
A hurricane hits your community tomorrow. A wildfire forces you to evacuate. A severe storm knocks out power.
Would you know where to go? Who to call? Where to find your insurance information? What medications, documents or supplies you would need if you had to leave quickly?
Millions of people each year face these questions, and unfortunately, it’s usually in real-time when a natural disaster strikes their community.
Despite natural disasters being on the rise, there is a significant gap between people feeling concerned (60%) and feeling very prepared (only 15%) according to 2026 national research from United Way Worldwide and Verizon.