Natural Disasters

Natural disasters happen every day. Depending on the part of the world you live in, your region may be more prone to certain natural disasters than others. Learn how to prepare and survive a natural disaster.

The primary types of Natural Disasters are:

  • Heatwaves
  • Drought
  • Floods
  • Earthquakes
  • Thunderstorms
  • Wildfires
  • Winter Storms
  • Volcanoes
  • Tsunamis
  • Landslides
  • Tornadoes
  • Hurricanes

Australia Brush Fires

January 8, 2020
Australia is reeling from continent wide brush fires. The fires have been continuous since September 2019. Australia’s southeast coast has been hit the hardest, but nearly all of the island has been ravished by wildfires; some set accidentally and others deliberately. Over 20 million acres across the country have burned so far, and there are still months to go in this 2019-2020 fire season.
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Active Volcanoes in the US

September 6, 2017
Throughout the US and it's territories there are 65 volcanoes that scientists classify as 'Active'. Twelve of those volcanoes are considered 'on alert'.
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Dealing with the Aftermath of an Earthquake

January 18, 2017
When an earthquake strikes, it can be very alarming and cause you to feel disoriented. The aftermath of an event like this can range from rather irrelevant to quite tremendous.
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How to be Prepared for a Hurricane

March 12, 2017
Hurricanes are tropical storms that have graduated to a storm with a minimum wind speed of 74-75 mph. They form cyclonic storms with high wind speed, heavy rain and cover a large area when formed.
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