Skip to main content
Help Center
Sign in

Let's Talk

Confused?FAQs or Read what's new
OnlineSubmit an error ticket
Texttext QUESTION to 38383
General Emailhelpme@dosomething.org
Press or Marketing Inquirespress@dosomething.org
Clubsclubs@dosomething.org
Grant Programgrants@dosomething.org
Phone(212) 254-2390
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Why Become a Member?
    • Staff Bios
    • Jobs
    • Internships
    • International
  • Campaigns
    • Pregnancy Text
    • Band Together
    • Peanut Butter & Jam Slam
    • Craziest Thing I Did..
    • Would You Rather?
    • Past Campaigns
  • Causes
    • Animals
    • Bullying & Violence
    • Disasters
    • Discrimination
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Homelessness & Poverty
    • Human Rights
    • Our Troops
    • Physical & Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • All Resources
  • Awesome-Things
    • Scholarships
    • Petitions
    • Project Prank
    • Quizzes
    • Clubs
    • Do Something Awards
    • Grants
    • Boot Camp
    • Blog Center
    • Projects
Do Something

You are here

Home » Disasters

Cause: Disasters

  • Disaster Preparedness
    Disaster Preparedness

    Disaster Preparedness

    1 in 5 Americans don't know how to prepare for an emergency.
  • Fires
    Fires

    Fires

    Over 100,000 wildfires clear 4 to 5 million acres of land each year.
  • Floods
    Floods

    Floods

    Two feet of water can float a school bus.
  • Hurricanes
    Hurricanes

    Hurricanes

    Katrina was the third strongest hurricane recorded in the U.S.
  • Terrorism
    Terrorism

    Terrorism

    On 9/11, nearly 3,000 Americans died in terrorist attacks.
  • Tornadoes
    Tornadoes

    Tornadoes

    Tornadoes can cause winds up to 300 miles per hour.
  • Tsunamis
    Tsunamis

    Tsunamis

    A tsunami hits the West Coast of the U.S. every 18 years.

Disaster Preparedness

1 in 5 Americans don't know how to prepare for an emergency.

Act Now

Action Tips: 7 Fire Drill Steps
tornado
Action Tips: Practice a Tornado Drill
Action Tips: 6 Musts For Your Neighborhood Watch
How To: Create a Disaster Kit
More >>

Resources

  • Wildfire 11 Facts About Wildfires
  • Junkyard Terms You Should Know About Tsunamis
  • 2008: One of the Most Devastating Years in History
  • How to Prepare and Be Safe During an Earthquake
More >>

Poll

How prepared do you think your community is for an emergency?

destroyed home

Become a Member

Why become a member?
Connect thru Facebook
or
Sign Up
or sign in
Connect with Facebook
or
Since you're under the age of 13, you'll need to get a parent or guardian's permission.
*
Clicking “Finish” won't sell your soul, but it means you agree to our
terms of service & privacy policy & to receive our weekly update.
already a member? log in
Connect with Facebook
or
Enter your email, username or cell phone number.
Enter the password that accompanies your email, username, or cell phone number.
Forgot your password?
see what's newnot a member? become one

Action Finder

Social Stream

Twitter Stream

dosomething Shout out to DS member Katie who donated 61 items to the San Fran Food Bank http://t.co/HjwvHQaa1g #welovekatie! http://t.co/BfRt8h3kjF May 7 7:40pm · reply · retweet · favorite

dosomething "I never think about why something hasn't been done already - but why nobody has done it right" May 7 5:19pm · reply · retweet · favorite

dosomething .@sodahead wants to know what's the hardest part of baby duty? http://t.co/dkDYal619b #pregnancytext May 7 5:00pm · reply · retweet · favorite

dosomething 1 in 3 teens will become pregnant before age 20. Help us start a convo with #PregnancyText. Text BABY to 38383 / http://t.co/YjY3TrXQ0M May 7 12:48pm · reply · retweet · favorite

Recent Activity

Download Our Android App

Android App
  • Connect
    • Help Center
    • Crisis Hotlines
    • Follow Us Around (The Internet)
    • Like Us on Facebook
    • Follow Us on Twitter
  • Show Your Love
    • Wear Your Love
    • Donate
    • RSS Feed
  • Popular Stuff
    • Do Something Awards
    • Scholarships
    • Clubs
    • Grants
  • Our Peeps
    • Partners
    • Board of Directors
    • Youth Advisory Council
    • #DSVirtual
  • Random Stuff
    • FAQ
    • Sitemap
    • Mind-Blowing Stats
    • Sexy Financials and Impact
    • Old People
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service