Be Prepared
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It
can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What
would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut
off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster,
but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to make your
family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes.
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Disaster Supplies Kit
Thunderstorms, tornadoes and
lightning.. A preparedness guide
including tornado safety information for schools
Terrorism--Preparing for the Unexpected
Power
Outage
Family Disaster Planning
Make sure your family has a plan in place before a disaster occurs.
Children & Disasters
Educational games Children & Disasters, plus how to help your child cope with a
disaster.
Special Needs & Concerns
Additional information for the elderly and people with special medical concerns
that could hinder mobility during a disaster.
Animal Safety
Make sure you are ready to handle pets, service animals and livestock during an
emergency.
Financial Preparations
How to minimize property damage and financial risks.
Business & Industry Guide
A step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for
companies of all sizes.
Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit
A Disaster Supplies Kit for the workplace, where you might be confined for
several hours, or perhaps overnight.
www.prepare.org
Disaster preparedness materials for seniors, children, people with disabilities
and animal and pet owners.
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Disaster
Safety
Different types of disasters may require different
precautions before and during an emergency. You should know what disasters
strike where you live and what to do to protect your family.
Interactive Map
Which natural disasters frequently hit your home state?
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Chemical Emergencies
Under certain conditions, chemicals can be poisonous or have a harmful effect on
your health. Some chemicals which are safe, and even helpful in small amounts,
can be harmful in larger quantities or under certain conditions.
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Drought
In some communities where drought conditions exist, officials may recommend
measures to restrict use of water. You should check with your local authorities
or water utility for information on water restrictions.
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Earthquakes
Prepare a home earthquake plan. Choose a safe place in every room--under a
sturdy table or desk or against an inside wall where nothing can fall on you.
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Fires
Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area and on
each additional level of your home. Carbon Monoxide alarms can save lives, too.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from CO poisoning.
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Floods
If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily raining for several
days, be alert to the possibility of a flood. Listen to local radio or TV
stations for flood information.
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Heat Waves
If a heat wave is predicted or happening... Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity.
If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day,
which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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Hurricanes
Prepare a personal evacuation plan. Identify ahead of time where you could go if
you are told to evacuate. Choose several places--a friend's home in another
town, a motel, or a shelter.
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Mudslides
Mudslides are a serious geologic hazard common to almost every state in the
United States. It is estimated that nationally they cause up to $2 billion in
damages and from 25 to 50 deaths annually.
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Terrorism
Devastating acts, such as the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and
the Pentagon, have left many concerned about the possibility of future incidents
in the United States and their potential impact. There are things you can do to
prepare for the unexpected and reduce the stress that you may feel now and later
should another emergency arise.
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Thunderstorms
Before lightning strikes... Keep an eye on the sky. Look for darkening skies,
flashes of light, or increasing wind. Listen for the sound of thunder.
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Tornado
Prepare a home tornado plan. Pick a place where family members could gather if a
tornado is headed your way. It could be your basement or, if there is no
basement, a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this
place uncluttered.
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Tsunami
Twenty-four tsunamis have caused damage in the United States and its territories
during the last 204 years. Just since 1946, six tsunamis have killed more than
350 people and caused a half billion dollars of property damage.
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Volcanoes
The United States is third in the world, after Japan and Indonesia, for the
number of active volcanoes. Since 1980, as many as five volcanoes have erupted
each year in the United States.
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Wild Fires
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings in or near
forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites. There, homeowners enjoy the
beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of wildfire.
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Winter Storms
Prepare a winter storm plan. Have extra blankets on hand. Ensure that each
member of your household has a warm coat, gloves or mittens, hat, and
water-resistant boots.
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