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Preparing for Thunderstorms and Lightning
Some thunderstorms can be seen approaching, while others hit without warning. It is important to learn and recognize the danger signs and to plan ahead....
Preparing for Tornadoes
When a tornado is coming, you have only a short amount of time to make life-or-death decisions. Advance planning and quick response are the keys to surviving a tornado....
Preparing For Landslides and Mudflows
Landslide and mudflows usually strike without warning. The force of rocks, soil, or other debris moving down a slope can devastate anything in its path. Take the following steps to be ready....
Preparing for Wild Fire
The threat of wild land fires for people living near wild land areas or using recreational facilities in wilderness areas is real. Advance planning and knowing how to protect buildings in these areas can lessen the devastation of a wild land fire....
Preparing for Floods
Being caught in a flood can be terrifying and confusing. There are steps to take before you find yourself in this situation and tips to help you once you are in a flood....
Preparing and Dealing With Earthquakes
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake....
Preparing for Tsunamis
A tsunami is a series of waves that may be dangerous and destructive. When you hear a tsunami warning, move at once to higher ground and stay there until local authorities say it is safe to return home....
Preparing for Volcanic Eruption
Volcanic eruptions can hurl hot rocks for at least 20 miles. Floods, airborne ash, or noxious fumes can spread 100 miles or more. If you live near a known volcano, active or dormant, be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice....
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR can be a life saving procedure. Learning it can be easy as A-B-C. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of breathing and chest compressions that is given to a person thought to be having a cardiac arrest....