Emergency preparedness supplies and expert tips for staying safe

ABC News quotes Susan Clark on how to assemble a disaster preparedness kit. Clark recommends staying up-to-date on possible emergencies in your area, and getting to know the people around so you so when an emergency situation hits, you’re in a position to pool resources. "Having that social knowledge and network is probably going to be the most beneficial thing you can do," Clark said. She also discussed the term "social capital," noting it is used in disaster planning frequently because people with more connections to others "cope better, recover faster and they're happier going through these processes, even if they're terrible disasters."