September marks the start of National Preparedness Month.

In a new study done by Talker, 90% of Americans acknowledge they are at risk of a natural disaster, but only 46% of people said they were prepared for a disaster of any kind.

The study goes on to conclude that younger generations (Gen Z, Millennials) are more prepared for a disaster than older generations. We posed the question to our social media audience to see how prepared they are.

This month, we're teaming up with the American Red Cross to learn more how to better prepare ourselves in the event of a disaster.

WILDFIRES

The Red Cross encourages those in wildfire prone areas to have a go-kit with at least three days of supplies that you can easily carry, a stay-at-home kit that contains two weeks of supplies, as well your important documents in a safe location.

The organization also provides a checklist of things to do before, during, and after a wildfire.

Taylar Sausen, a national spokesperson for the Red Cross said it's also important to know how you can stay connect when wildfires strike. Sign up for emergency alerts, find how your local and regional governments issue information, and have backup batteries or other ways to charge your devices so you can stay connected.

Another way to stay ahead of the fires, is by creating defensible spaces around your home.

Learn more on what defensible spaces are, and how you can get your home ready for wildfires: