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Step 3: Be Informed
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 potential emergencies that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. Learn more about the potential emergencies that could happen where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them. 

In addition, learn about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your state and local government. 

Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley." For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. 

Click here to reach government organizations in your area to see how you can prepare for emergencies that could happen where you live.

Biological Threat 
Blackouts
Chemical Threat 
Earthquakes 
Explosions
Extreme Heat 
Fires 
Floods 
Hurricanes 
Influenza Pandemic 
Landslide and Debris Flow (Mudslide) 
Nuclear Threat 
Radiation Threat 
Thunderstorms 
Tornadoes 
Tsunamis 
Volcanoes 
Wildfires 
Winter Storms and Extreme Cold

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Food Safety In An Emergency
State and Local Information