 Friday the 13th is known to be an unlucky day. Walking under ladders, breaking mirrors, or crossing paths with a black cat have been associated with bad luck. But what's worse than bad luck? Not being prepared for when the next disaster strikes. Hi, I'm Mariah Beckham with Cal OES. Luckily, International Day for Disaster Reduction falls on this Friday the 13th. Cal OES has some simple tips to help keep an unlucky day from becoming a disaster. Pack your go bag and stay box, create a family disaster plan, know your evacuation routes, sign up for Cal Alerts, and don't forget your pets. Disasters are challenging for everyone. Instead of knocking on wood, avoiding cracks on a sidewalk, or keeping your fingers crossed, try following these six steps above and stay lucky this Friday the 13th and beyond. To learn more about preparedness, visit news.caloes.ca.gov and follow us on all of social media platforms.