Mother Nature has a way of reminding us we are not in control. Just think about the damaging tornadoes that swept through North Carolina on February 24. While it was technically still winter, weather any time of year can be disastrous if you are unprepared. Getting prepared to survive an impending catastrophe is the best way to minimize potential losses and expedite recovery. Learn what you need to do keep safe and survive a natural disaster. Find out what preparations you need to have in place when our modern conveniences are interrupted by nature. Refer the  North Carolina Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center .

We can’t fight Mother Nature, but we can have the right preparations are in place to overcome any fury she might send our way, winter, spring summer or fall.