In this episode, Camaya Wallace Bechard, Kathy Sweedler, and Sasha Grabenstetter, discuss the financial implications of natural disasters and large financial emergencies. From their experiences growing up to now, living in Illinois. We also talk about why it's important to update your insurance on a yearly basis, keep important documents stored safely, and what to do if disaster strikes you. Resources we discussed during the Podcast: Emergency fund before disaster strikes https://extension.umn.edu/how-prepare/start-emergency-fund-disaster-strikes Disaster recovery and assistance, FEMA https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ Preparing, recovering, and rebuilding after disasters and emergencies https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/disasters-and-emergencies/#recover