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Disaster Facts

Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can. Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area and learn what to do before, during, and after each type of emergency.

Earthquakes
 
Earthquakes
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Floods
Hurricanes
 
Hurricanes
Tsunamis
 
Tsunamis
Volcanoes
 
Volcanoes
Wildfires
 
Wildfires
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Winter Storms

Last Updated: 03/09/2021

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