Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt at a gathering in Illinois on March 17th.To emphasize the seriousness, the U.S.
government awarded the state a $2.8 million dollar grant to continue the development of local plans to deal with a pandemic.
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Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a family
communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency. However, there are important differences among natural
disasters that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. Some natural disasters are easily predicted, others happen
without warning. Planning what to do in advance is an important part of being prepared.
Find out what natural disasters are most common in your area. You may be aware of some of your community's risks: others may surprise
you. Historically, flooding is the nation's single most common natural disaster. Flooding can happen in every U.S. state and territory.
Earthquakes are often thought of as a West Coast phenomenon, yet 45 states and territories in the United States are at moderate to high
risk from earthquakes and are located in every region of the country. Other disasters may be more common in certain areas. Tornados are
nature's most violent storms and can happen anywhere. However, states located in "Tornado Alley," as well as areas in Pennsylvania,
New York, Connecticut, and Florida are at the highest risk for tornado damage. Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the
southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but
people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has information available about the following natural disasters:
· Earthquakes
· Extreme Heat
· Fires
· Floods
· Hurricanes
· Landslide and Debris Flow (Mudslide)
· Thunderstorms
· Tornadoes
· Tsunamis
· Volcanoes
· Wildfires
· Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
Planning what to do in advance is an important part of being prepared. Find out what natural disasters are most common in your area
