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Are you prepared to handle a emergency if one happens in your area? You may have to take care of yourself and your family for up to 3 days. Emergency workers might not be able to reach you right away so you must be prepared – just in case.

Preparing for an emergency is quick and easy and best of all, you will be better equipped to take care of yourself and your family if you are faced with an emergency situation.

The outcome of the various forms of natural disaster can be similar. However, knowing which disasters are common to your area will help you prepare for them. Different areas of the United States face hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. In additional to these natural disasters, man-made disasters such as hazardous waste spills also occur.

The following is a list of risks that may occur in your area.

This guide will help you create your own disaster preparedness plan.

 

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