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Weather Safety

Winter storms and extreme cold

Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region.

Weather Safety

Flood

Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States.

Weather Safety: Thunderstorms

Weather Safety: Extreme heat

Extreme heat

Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.

Weather Safety: Hurricane season

Hurricanes

One of the most dramatic, damaging, and potentially deadly events that occur in this country is a hurricane. The force of the wind alone can cause tremendous devastation.

Weather Safety: Dam failure

Dam failure

There are are more than 80,000 dams in the United States, according to the 2007 update to the National Inventory of Dams.

Weather Safety: Recovery

Ensure your safety

Your first concern after a disaster is your family's health and safety. You need to consider possible safety issues and monitor family health and well-being.

Weather Safety

Wildfire

The threat of wildland fires for people living near wildland areas or using recreational facilities in wilderness areas is real.

Weather Safety

Earthquake

One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects.

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