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Community / Family Issues - The Disaster Handbook

Summary

Disasters can create serious financial crises for families. Insurance may not cover as much as anticipated. Homes and jobs may be lost. Family members may be out of work due to injuries. In an ideal world, families have adequate cash reserves or credit to draw on for disasters. But reality is often far from ideal. Making decisions about repairs and purchases, and developing resources to maintain your home can be difficult. However, some basic financial tools and household saving strategies can help you survive an emergency. In some cases, you may be able to make ends meet by making changes in the way money is handled every day