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Step 3: Be Informed 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 Additional Links Food Safety In An Emergency State and Local Information |
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