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Disaster Safety
Different types of disasters
may require different precautions before and during an
emergency. You should know what disasters strike where you
live and what to do to protect your family.
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Which natural disasters frequently hit your home state?
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Chemical
Emergencies
Under certain conditions, chemicals can be poisonous or have a
harmful effect on your health. Some chemicals which are safe,
and even helpful in small amounts, can be harmful in larger
quantities or under certain conditions.
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Drought
In some communities where drought conditions exist, officials
may recommend measures to restrict use of water. You should
check with your local authorities or water utility for
information on water restrictions.
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Earthquakes
Prepare a home earthquake plan. Choose a safe place in every
room--under a sturdy table or desk or against an inside wall
where nothing can fall on you.
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Fires
Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm outside each
sleeping area and on each additional level of your home.
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Floods
If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily
raining for several days, be alert to the possibility of a
flood. Listen to local radio or TV stations for flood
information.
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Heat
Waves
If a heat wave is predicted or happening... Slow down. Avoid
strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it
during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the
morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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Hurricanes
Prepare a personal evacuation plan. Identify ahead of time
where you could go if you are told to evacuate. Choose several
places--a friend's home in another town, a motel, or a
shelter.
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Mudslides
Mudslides are a serious geologic hazard common to almost every
state in the United States. It is estimated that nationally
they cause up to $2 billion in damages and from 25 to 50
deaths annually.
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Terrorism
Devastating acts, such as the terrorist attacks on the World
Trade Center and the Pentagon, have left many concerned about
the possibility of future incidents in the United States and
their potential impact. There are things you can do to prepare
for the unexpected and reduce the stress that you may feel now
and later should another emergency arise.
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Thunderstorms
Before lightning strikes... Keep an eye on the sky. Look for
darkening skies, flashes of light, or increasing wind. Listen
for the sound of thunder.
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Tornado
Prepare a home tornado plan. Pick a place where family members
could gather if a tornado is headed your way. It could be your
basement or, if there is no basement, a center hallway,
bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place
uncluttered.
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Tsunami
Twenty-four tsunamis have caused damage in the United States
and its territories during the last 204 years. Just since
1946, six tsunamis have killed more than 350 people and caused
a half billion dollars of property damage.
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Volcanoes
The United States is third in the world, after Japan and
Indonesia, for the number of active volcanoes. Since 1980, as
many as five volcanoes have erupted each year in the United
States.
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Wild
Fires
More and more people are making their homes in woodland
settings in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain
sites. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment
but face the very real danger of wildfire.
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Winter
Storms
Prepare a winter storm plan. Have extra blankets on hand.
Ensure that each member of your household has a warm coat,
gloves or mittens, hat, and water-resistant boots.
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