Homeowner boarding up windows. Improve your storm readiness with these easy-to-follow tips for disaster preparation at your home. (Photo: iStock)

Disasters can strike with little or no warning, which means that adequate preparation is often the key to making it through one unharmed.

From having the necessary supplies on hand to making sure the entire household knows what steps to take in an emergency, proper planning isn't necessarily difficult — but it's important.

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