![Why do you need some cash during a disaster?](https://safetyip.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/payment006-1-1024x479.jpg)
Bank and payment services maybe disrupted
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Hi MoMo. Have you prepared some cash in your emergency kit?
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No, but I have my credit card! And there are ATM in my neighbourhood if I need cash.
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Power outage can happen for a variety of reasons and it could extend for days or even weeks. Power outage may impact the whole community which includes stores and banks.
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Oh, no! Does it mean payment system and ATM could be out of order when I need to pay for something during a disaster?
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That’s why you need to have some cash included in the emergency kit.
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There’s no need to keep excess amount of cash at home. Make sure to keep adequate amount needed for emergency use.