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Cause: Disasters

Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness
1 in 5 Americans don't know how to prepare for an emergency.
Fires
Fires
Over 100,000 wildfires clear 4 to 5 million acres of land each year.
Floods
Floods
Two feet of water can float a school bus.
Hurricanes
Hurricanes
Katrina was the third strongest hurricane recorded in the U.S.
Terrorism
Terrorism
On 9/11, nearly 3,000 Americans died in terrorist attacks.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes
Tornadoes can cause winds up to 300 miles per hour.
Tsunamis
Tsunamis
A tsunami hits the West Coast of the U.S. every 18 years.