How prepared should you be?
Experts: Being ready for disaster depends on person
A government billboard motorists see when driving north on Route 31 toward McHenry encourages residents to be prepared for a disaster.
Some may view the message as a general reminder to stay safe, others as the first step in protecting themselves from the end of civilization.
Americans have a never-ending list of disasters to worry about, ranging from the loss of a job to the more catastrophic earthquakes, tsunamis and meteor strikes.
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