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Growing Up Texas: Disaster preparedness
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With Hurricane Sandy and severe weather devastating the northeast, it’s an opportune time to make sure your family is prepared should natural disaster come to Central Texas.
Packing a simple backpack full of supplies you may already have in your house is a good start.
While water is always a necessity, pack juice or chocolate milk if you know that is what your child is more likely to drink. Also, pack books and toys to keep the little ones entertained.
Get more tips on how to be prepared from blogger Lindsay Shugerman in this “Growing Up Texas,” and by visiting her website.