Natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake, tornado and windstorm affect thousands of people every year. You should know what your risks are and prepare to protect yourself, your family and community.
Recognizing an impending hazard and knowing what to do to protect yourself and your family will help you take effective steps to prepare before hand and aid recovery after the event.
Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family emergency plan, are the same for all types of hazards. However each emergency is unique and knowing the actions to take for each threat will impact the specific decisions and preparations you make. By learning about these specific threats, you are preparing yourself to react in an emergency.
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American Red Cross Earthquakes Training Course: Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) U.S. Geological Survey FEMA, Earthquakes |
Terrorism | America Red Cross Terrorism Transportation Security Association U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
U. S Department of Health and Human Services FEMA “Biological Threats” Alabama Department of Public Health “Pandemic Influenza” South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission American Red Cross Chemical Emergencies U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency Anniston Army Depot |