Disaster Preparedness Reference Guide

This is a 60-page all-hazards overview designed to help you prepare, plan, and respond to an event or disaster. This guide covers everything from natural disasters to hazardous materials and terrorism.

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Disaster planning and recovery
Before, during and after actions
Helps prepare homes, businesses, and shelters
Important resources and contacts
60 Pages

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Get informed
Create a family disaster plan
Shelter
Recovering from disaster
Important resources
Disasters
- Earthquake
- Tsunamis
- Hurricanes/Typhoons
- Tornadoes
- Thunderstorms and lightning
- Fires
- Wildfires
- Extreme heat
- Winter storms and extreme cold
- Floods
- Landslides and mudflows
- Hazardous materials (Hazmat)
- Terrorism
For each disaster, the following topics are covered:
- What it is
- Facts
- Danger zones
- Know the terms
- Warning and danger signs
- Actions to consider BEFORE
- Actions to consider AFTER