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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.

Hurricanes

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

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How To: Create a Vision Board for Those At-Risk or Recovering
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How To: Film a Documentary
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How To: Make a Risk Map of Your Community
Action Tips: 6 Musts For Your Neighborhood Watch
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Resources

  • Hurricane Background on Hurricane Katrina
  • 11 Facts About Hurricane Sandy
  • What to Know About the Nor'eastern
  • Emergency check list How to Make a Disaster Plan
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Should people live in areas with high disaster rates?

Over 160 countries have citizens living in high-risk areas.

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