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Article snippet: The Atlantic hurricane season started in June and runs through September, but if you’re more worried about fire, flood, earthquake or even man-made disasters, it’s never too early to talk with friends and family about their emergency plans. Those plans should also include an emergency go-bag, no matter where in the world you live. The geographical issues you and your family face — wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorist attacks, flooding, earthquakes — are among the most important factors to consider in deciding what goes in your emergency bag, said William Booher, a spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “It’s important to build an emergency supply kit and have it ready and available at a moment’s notice,” he said. Frank Smyth, the executive director of Global Journalist Security, a hostile environments training and consulting firm, cautioned that “what might make sense in one place might not be recommended in another.” Variables in putting together the right kit for your needs include everything from how much money and in what currencies you’d like to store, whether you want to keep a bag at home and at your office, and how many people you’re packing for. FEMA, the American Red Cross and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all provide checklists to help you get started, and many items they recommend overlap. Each agency offers a basic list, which includes water, food, a battery- or hand-powered radio, a flashlight, batteries and a... Link to the full article to read more