Hurricane Harvey leaves Houston and the coastal Texas cities under water. As the cities braced themselves for the brunt of a category 4 hurricane, no one would have predicted that inland Texas counties would have experienced the worst of Hurricane Harvey. The death toll and devastating destruction is staggering.
The areas around Houston are covered in flood waters—a disaster few were prepared for. Please were in shock and so much was ruined.
The trouble was a result of the mix of wind damage and a low saturation water tables.
Of course, this news hits us hard here at ScanMyPhotos. Unfortunately, the very nature of natural disasters is highly unpredictable—damage can happen at any place and at any time. Whether from wildfires, earthquakes or severe storms, there are no ways to predict the lasting damaging that reels families for years beyond. Or, what about the tornadoes which touched down and tear apart roofs on homes? These freak incidents can and do happen.
This is why we take National Preparedness Month extremely seriously around here, and why we are year-round sharing tips on how to prepare for anything. The following articles provide information on how you can prepare for disaster today:
How to prepare your family to deal with an emergency or natural disaster
This page explains what actions to take when you receive a hurricane watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service for your local area. It also provides tips on what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
Are Your Family Photos Prepared For Any Disaster?
And, be sure to visit the following pages for resources and information:
Ready.gov
FEMA
Let’s all take this time to prepare for the worst so that when the next natural disaster strikes, we can all hope for the best.
Summer might be winding down, but there is still time to get a few more fun activities in with the kids! We’ve pulled together a list of photography project ideas that will help teach your little ones how to learn composition, exposure, camera settings, and more.
[Reposted] We received an email from a past client with a story that was both heartbreaking and an uplifting preparedness tip.
If all of this sounds like a giant head-ache, consider outsourcing your photo scanning to a paid service. For Example, 
Shooting on location can be an exciting opportunity for any photographer—whether you’re an amateur or seasoned pro. And what better place to have a fun summer photo shoot than the beach? You can take your pick (pun intended) of action shots of friends riding the waves or get the whole family together to pose around the latest sand castle creation.
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