{"id":541075,"date":"2021-09-22T09:08:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T13:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/most-americans-ill-prepared-for-natural-disasters-wells-fargo-survey-finds\/"},"modified":"2021-09-22T09:08:09","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T13:08:09","slug":"most-americans-ill-prepared-for-natural-disasters-wells-fargo-survey-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/most-americans-ill-prepared-for-natural-disasters-wells-fargo-survey-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Americans Ill-Prepared for Natural Disasters, Wells Fargo Survey Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p>\nMost Americans Ill-Prepared for Natural Disasters, Wells Fargo Survey Finds\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAlmost three quarters don\u2019t have a detailed emergency plan\n<\/p>\n<p>SAN FRANCISCO&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nIn a time when natural disasters are becoming more frequent, most Americans are not physically or financially prepared. According to a new Wells Fargo &amp; Company survey, four in five Americans (84%) live in areas that have experienced some form of natural disaster in the past three years, and over half (54%) live in areas that have experienced severe natural disasters, specifically hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires or earthquakes. Furthermore, nearly three quarters of respondents (72%) say they or their families have been directly affected by natural disasters at some point in their lifetime. Nevertheless, most Americans (71%) admit they don\u2019t have a detailed emergency plan in the event of a natural disaster.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210922005085\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210922005085\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20210922005085\/en\/908359\/4\/Disaster_810x455.jpg\" alt=\"(Graphic: Wells Fargo)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">(Graphic: Wells Fargo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nAmong those who do not have a detailed natural disaster emergency plan, 40% say it\u2019s because they\u2019ve never thought about making one, 35% say they are focused on more immediate issues, and 31% say they haven\u2019t gotten around to it. Only 16% say they don\u2019t know how to prepare.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe survey affirms a lack of physical preparedness as well as financial readiness for emergencies for most people,\u201d said Rullah Price, head of Public Affairs Resiliency &amp; Enterprise Incident Communications. \u201cGiven that half of those surveyed said they would like their bank to proactively help them plan for a natural disaster, I believe there\u2019s an opportunity for Wells Fargo to educate and inspire people to make some changes for the better \u2013 starting now.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWhen asked about planning style:\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n40% described themselves as a <b>Barely Covered<\/b> planner who has very thin and non-specific emergency plans\n<\/li>\n<li>\n39% called themselves a <b>Good Enough<\/b> planner who has adequate plans in place\n<\/li>\n<li>\n16% called themselves an <b>Avoider<\/b> who has not thought at all about emergency planning\n<\/li>\n<li>\nOnly 5% described themselves as a <b>Super Planner<\/b> who is prepared for every possible natural disaster and emergency\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThe national online survey of <i>2<\/i>,226 adults was conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Wells Fargo Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2021.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Plans often incomplete<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe survey found that those who do have an emergency plan (29% of Americans) prioritize having food and water supplies (78%), emergency cash (63%), access to important documents (61%) and a planned transportation\/evacuation route (59%). Items of slightly lower priority include a plan for their medical needs (54%), family communication plan (52%), shelter plan (49%) or plan for their pets (44%).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cMost people\u2019s plans are lacking in detail. It\u2019s necessary to really think through all the possible scenarios. For example, only a quarter of respondents have outlined specific plans for members in the household of different ages. This is incredibly important for vulnerable ones like children and seniors,\u201d added Price.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nOnly half of all Americans (52%) say they would be prepared if a natural disaster left them without electricity for two weeks. Among those with an emergency plan in place, less than a quarter (23%) said they\u2019d assigned responsibilities for helping others in their plan.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Most not financially prepared<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition to lacking a physical plan, most Americans also are not financially prepared for disaster. The study found that less than half (44%) have started an emergency savings account, and many do not keep enough cash on hand. Two in five (39%) say they have no emergency cash in the house, and another 11% have $100 or less in cash at home.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe are evolving to a cashless society\u2014but during an emergency, cash is what\u2019s needed,\u201d said Price. \u201cIn times of natural disaster, you may not have easy access to an ATM, and credit cards may not work if electricity is out. It\u2019s important to be prepared for all possible events.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe study found that only two in five (43%) have a consolidated file of important records and receipts, safely stored digitally and in a waterproof, fireproof container. Slightly more than half (55%) have recently reviewed insurance policies to ensure they have the right types and amounts of coverage.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s important to contact a qualified financial counselor to help organize your finances for an emergency,\u201d said Price. \u201cLess than a quarter of respondents have done this.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Attention to details matter<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cIt was surprising to learn that less than a third (32%) of respondents have a go-bag packed in case of natural disaster and many of those with cars (43%) do not keep their gas tanks filled halfway for emergency evacuation,\u201d said Price.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAdditional findings on preparedness:\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nLess than half (46%) have an <b>emergency kit<\/b> that includes supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in their home.\n<\/li>\n<li>\nJust over half (54%) have a 2-week <b>emergency food supply<\/b> in their home.\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTwo in five (38%) report that their <b>important documents<\/b> are not easy to find in their house.\n<\/li>\n<li>\nOnly a third (31%) have <b>documented possessions<\/b> by taking photos and videos of their house and household items in case they need to make an insurance claim.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Communication is key<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nAlthough most Americans are likely to be directly affected by natural disasters at some point in their lifetime, only a third (32%) have had a conversation with family members about how they would locate each other if they were separated during such an event.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe survey revealed that only a third of parents (37%) have discussed the possibility of disasters with their school age children, only a third of parents (36%) have made plans for school age children in case the parents can\u2019t get home, and just 13% have discussed disaster plans with their neighbors or community.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThere have already been multiple natural disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes and winter storms in the U.S. this year,\u201d said Price. \u201cBecause a natural disaster can occur in any region at any time, it\u2019s crucial to have a detailed emergency plan and communicate with your family how you will prepare and protect one another.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAbout the Survey\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIpsos conducted a national online survey of <i>2<\/i>,226 adults age 18+ on behalf of Wells Fargo. The poll was conducted Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2021. The poll has a credibility interval of plus or minus 2.4 percentage points for all respondents.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAbout Ipsos\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIpsos is the world\u2019s third largest Insights and Analytics company, present in 90 markets and employing more than 18,000 people. Founded in France in 1975, they serve more than 5000 clients across the world with 75 business solutions.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAbout Wells Fargo\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is the leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth &amp; Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 37 on Fortune\u2019s 2021 rankings of America\u2019s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fstories.wf.com%2F&amp;esheet=52495478&amp;newsitemid=20210922005085&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Wells+Fargo+Stories&amp;index=1&amp;md5=f8976a942501ca5a3f34d3410405179b\">Wells Fargo Stories<\/a>. 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