10 Things NOT to Do During a Crisis (Natural Disaster Edition)

When disaster strikes- floods, fires, storms- the wrong decision can turn survival into tragedy. Here’s what not to do when everything goes wrong.

1. Don’t Ignore Evacuation Orders

   They’re not suggestions.

2. Don’t Drive Into Floodwaters

   Your car isn’t a submarine.

3. Don’t Hoard Resources

   Panic-buying hurts your neighbors.

4. Don’t Post Selfies in Dangerous Areas

   It’s not content. It’s risky.

5. Don’t Spread Misinformation

   Rumors in a crisis can kill.

6. Don’t Forget Your Pets

   They’re family too.

7. Don’t Block Emergency Routes

   You’re in the way of people trying to save lives.

   Don’t Underestimate the Danger

   Storms don’t care if you’ve “been through worse.”

8. Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

   Early action saves lives.

9. Don’t Forget to Help Others

   We survive better together.

Final Thought

Disasters test communities- but they also reveal their strength. Stay safe. Stay smart. Look out for each other.