Overall
Why Prepare?
Citizen
Local
State
Federal
Basic Preparedness
Getting Informed
Planning and
Checklists
Special Needs
Disaster Supplies Kit
Shelter
Others
Natural Hazards
Floods
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms and lightning
Tornadoes
Winter storms and extreme cold
Extreme heat
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Landslides and debris flow
Tsunamis
Fires
Wildfires
Technological Hazards
Hazardous materials incidents
Household chemical emergencies
Nuclear power plant emergencies
Terrorism
Explosions
Biological threats
Chemical threats
Nuclear blasts
Radiological dispersion device events
Recovering from Disaster
Health and safety guidelines
Returning home
Seeking disaster assistance
Coping with disaster
Helping others
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Hazard Specific Preparedness
There are actions that should be taken before, during and
after an event that are unique to each hazard. For example:
Seeking a safe shelter during a tornado
Reducing property loss from a hurricane
Information about the specific hazards and what to do for
each is provided in Parts 2, 3 and 4. Share the
hazard-specific information with family members and include
relevant material in your family disaster plan.
Practicing and Maintaining Your Plan
Once you have developed your plan, you need to practice and
maintain it. For example, ask questions to make sure your
family remembers meeting places, phone numbers and safety
rules. Conduct drills and test fire alarms. Always update
disaster supplies.
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