Being emotionally prepared for a hurricane should be part of your safety plan.
Psychologists stress the emotional importance of preparation, and the earlier the better. Knowing that you have followed all the rules, and have everything you need in order well in advance makes a person feel a lot calmer should a crisis occur. They have covered all their bases and are in the best position to survive and protect their property because they have predetermined what they are going to do.
During your family preparation sessions, talk about emotions and how they will be handled. Even the best prepared people can get stressed out during worrisome times. Families should make a no-fighting rule for the duration of a storm. Almost like a pact that all personal issues will be set aside and each family member will focus on making each other feel happy, safe and secure. This means compromise. If in planning some members of the family are truly afraid, the rest of the family must support them, and work on making a plan to alleviate their fears.” If that means evacuating early, than so be it.
