Disaster Preparedness
Tips, tools and facts
Natural disasters killed over 220,000 people in 2008, making it one of the most devastating years on record. Interestingly, the...
Many natural events such as volcanic eruptions or meteor impacts can cause an earthquake, but the majority of naturally-...
Since 1900, floods have taken more than 10,000 lives in the United States alone.
Flash floods often bring walls...
Many people think about preparing themselves and their families in case of an emergency, but sometimes we forget to think about...
Sometimes disasters strike without warning. You may be stuck in your home. Be ready by finding the safe spots in your home for...
A wildfire, also known as a forest fire or peat fire, is an uncontrolled fire often occurring in wildareas, but which can also...
Disasters can strike home at any time. The dizzying list of potential catastrophes is scary: avalanches, blizzards, droughts,...
A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that...
Debris flows, sometimes referred to as mudslides, mudflows, lahars, or debris avalanches, are common types of fast-moving...
In an emergency, you or someone you know may get cut, burned or suffer other injuries. Many injuries are not life threatening...
Before a Tornado
Prepare your family beforehand
If you live in tornado-prone areas, you should designate a tornado shelter (...
Take an avalanche safety training course. Knowledge is your best defense against the danger of avalanches, and there's no...
Ice storms, also referred to as glaze storms, are more common in the valleys and foothills.
Ice accumulates when super-cold...
Before a Wildfire
If you see a wildfire, call 9-1-1. Don't assume that someone else has already called.
Have a disaster kit...
Know What to Expect
Know your area's flood risk. Contact your local Red Cross chapter, emergency management office, or planning...
