The importance of disaster preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month.

Cheryl Nelson, an instructor for FEMA’s National Disaster Preparedness Training Center and the founder of preparewithcher.com, appeared on KPRC 2+ to discuss the importance of preparing for a disaster.

Nelson’s disaster recovery checklist includes:

• Who to call: The importance of choosing a full-service recovery service
• Home or business: Where to look for support from experts
• Timely response: Why a timely response can make a big difference
• Experience: What to expect after a disaster and why experience matters

For Nelson’s insights, watch the interview in the video player at the top of the page.

You can stream KPRC 2+ weekdays at 7 a.m. on click2houston.com and on the KPRC 2 app.