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Emergency Preparedness and Response: Natural Disasters and Severe Weather

Learn how to protect yourself and your family from floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and other natural disasters and severe weather. The site  is categorized by hazard, and includes health and safety information pertinent for all disasters.

Find background information on the hazard, as well as guidance on what individuals and communities can do to protect themselves before, during, and after the hazard occurs.