Natural disasters may affect your clients at some point. Whether a wildfire, hurricane, tornado, flood or earthquake — disasters can be life-altering. Routines can be shattered, jobs disrupted, properties destroyed and loved ones lost. And, of course, more localized disasters, such as flooding or house fires, can strike unexpectedly.
Disasters take an emotional and financial toll, but creating a disaster-relief response plan can help your clients survive the initial hardship and start down the path to recovery.
Preparation and recovery resources
Making a disaster plan to protect life and property and identifying steps for the aftermath reduces the stress and time it takes to recover.
The American Red Cross offers strategies on how to prepare for emergencies, and you can receive real-time alerts through their mobile apps and voice-enabled skills/actions.
PFP Section members can also access materials from Broadridge Advisor:
Natural disaster checklist regarding immediate steps to take after a natural disaster
Client education resource: Dealing with catastrophic property loss
Guide your clients in preparing and recovering from a natural disaster with resources created by the American Red Cross, the AICPA®, and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), which can be downloaded below: