We don't know where, we don't know when, but we do know for sure that disaster will strike. The only thing we can do is prepare for a day we hope never arrives: the day something turns our world upside-down, as Sandy has done for so many people in New York, New Jersey, and other parts of the East Coast.
You can help your neighborhood get ready for whatever calamity fate may have in store by creating a neighbor social network that links to emergency-preparedness information customized to your locality. The free Nextdoor private social network launched recently with the goal of building "stronger and safer neighborhoods around the world." Nextdoor lets you alert neighbors to a lost dog, recommend local stores and services, or organize a garage sale or other neighborhood events.
The service also lets you share information about recent break-ins or other crimes in your neighborhood and even organize a neighborhood-watch program. You can attach PDFs and other files to posts that your neighbors can open or download, but because it's a social network, Nextdoor isn't designed to present detailed information about emergency kits, family preparation, and accommodating neighbors with special needs.
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