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:

HURRICANES:

September 10th marks the statistical peak of hurricane season each year. Despite being past the peak, there is still plenty of hurricane season left and all it takes is a single storm to make a drastic impact to your community. That's why the Red Cross is encouraging those in hurricane prone areas to make a disaster plan now, ahead of the storm, and start finding supplies you may need now to avoid the rush and long lines when a storm approaches.

"The best time to prepare for a disaster is well before it happens," said Mandy McMahon, a spokesperson for the National Red Cross.

McMahon emphasized the importance of making plans for staying home and evacuating when it comes to tropical systems for both coastal communities, but also inland areas that typically see impacts from tropical systems.

"Food, water, and medicine are the most important items, but also think about how you'll charge your devices." McMahon added as she encourages those with medical conditions to remember how live saving medical devices may need to be charged or may need replacement batteries.

McMahon also adds that you should be finding apps now that can help notify you of emergencies, but also of evacuation orders, places to find shelters, and other helpful resources during disasters. You can find more on the Red Cross' emergency app here.

We spoke with Dr. Michael Brennan, the director of the National Hurricane Center as to why this year's hurricane season may have started off slow, but still has the potential to be impactful.

CPR:

The American Heart Association (AHA) states that CPR could save as many as 100,000 to 200,000 lives each year if CPR is performed early enough on patients experiencing cardiac arrests, and immediate CPR doubles or triples the chances of survival for the victim.

The American Red Cross has been teaching the public CPR since 1966, teaching countless people how to help save lives.

We spoke with the American Red Cross about the importance of CPR and how a non-material object could be the best thing to have as part of your disaster plan.

You can find a class near you on the Red Cross' website: Get CPR Certified

WINTER WEATHER:

As the chance of winter weather starts to increase, now is the time to make sure your home is ready for the bitter cold and snow.

Preparing for winter weather is similar to preparing for any other disaster. Create a go-kit with things you need in your daily life: food, water, first aid, etc. But consider other items you may need too. Extra clothing, blankets, shovels, and heating pads are all good options to include in your go-kits. We spoke with Remy Kennedy, a national spokesperson with the American Red Cross to learn more on how to prepare for winter weather.

Dr. Jim Siebert shared some of his past experience dealing with winter weather in locations that don't typically see snow. Siebert recommends keeping everyone in the same room if you lose power, and bringing in extra hand and feet warmers in your car to help keep warm in the event you're stuck on the side of the road.

You can text "Get Emergency" to 90999 to download the Red Cross' Emergency App to add it to your preparedness plan.