00:00We've all heard the phrase, mom knows best, but when it comes to natural disasters and prepping for them, that might not be the best advice.
00:09The baby boomer generation, they've been through a lot. They have a sense of independence and grit, may feel a sense of invulnerability. This mindset can be incredibly dangerous.
00:20For younger adults, preparedness looks different. It's driven by screens, social media, and nonstop updates.
00:26Younger generations are much more tuned in to the world around them.
00:32They may be connected with social media and have seen some of the possible outcomes of natural disasters, make them more alert and aware.
00:41The apps, knowing how to use radar, all of this technology can make them mentally prepared as well.
00:47So what closes the gap, no matter your age?
00:50For boomers and Gen Xers, it means adding modern redundancies like keeping wireless alerts on, battery banks, copies of IDs, and prescription lists stored safely, and a printed plan if cell service fails.
01:04For millennials and Gen Zers, turning awareness into durable basics like a 72-hour kit, cash on hand, and boundaries on doom scrolling so they can think clearly when it's time to act.
01:15No matter what age you are, you need to be prepared. Get your information from the media, but be mindful of how often that you are checking in. Have a plan in place. Practice.
01:26Americans say the weather where they live feels more extreme than a decade ago. No matter your age, knowing what to do before a storm hits can make all the difference.
01:36Our brains love when we are prepared, when we know the plan. It just helps to ease our nervous system.
01:43For AccuWeather, I'm Leslie Hudson.
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