Preparedness  & Prevention

 

While most disasters cannot be avoided, there are things people can do to lessen the loss of life and property damage. For information about a specific hazard and how to deal with it, click on the appropriate name on the left.

 

Animals in Disasters

Droughts

Earthquakes

Extreme Summer Heat

Fires

Floods

Hailstorms

Holiday Safety

Homeland Security Advisory System

Hurricanes

Terrorism

Thunderstorms & Lightning

Tornadoes

Wildfires

Winter Storms