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"  Whether I&amp;#039;m at home or on the go, I try to have a fully stocked emergency cleaning kit on hand. You never know when a stain is going to occur. My at-home and on-the-go kits contain an arsenal of products to tackle minor spots and large messes. There&amp;#039;s nothing worst than not being prepared. However, some of the most important, life-changing events that we should prepare for seem to go forgotten. You might have insured your home against disasters, but have you ensured your family&amp;#039;s safety against an emergency? A disaster can occur at anytime, with or without warning. But once one strikes, the time to prepare is gone and all you can do is react.  This was evident to me when I was wakened by the sound of sirens. The brownstone across the street from my home was completely filled with smoke; tremendous flames were rising to the sky. Even though everyone made it safely out the house, they were not prepared for what was before them. All they had were the clothes on their backs.  Then and there I decided that I needed to at least have a basic plan. I moved items from in front of the windows that may hinder entering and exiting the house. I packed a bag containing a warm outfit, socks, shoes, bottled water, snacks and a small first aid kit. I also added an old health insurance card, list of emergency contacts, photocopies of my home insurance policy, identification, and money. I may not have everything I need, but at least I have something. Now is the time for you to create an emergency plan for your family. A plan can save you stress, make you feel more secure, and most importantly keep you family safe. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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