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Specific Issues
Updated: March 26, 2008

Earthquakes & Landslides

Earthquake American Red Cross (also in Spanish)

Floods & Tsunamis

Hazards: Floods And Flash Floods FEMA

Hurricanes

Ready New York: Hurricanes and New York City New York City Office of Emergency Management (also in Arabic, Chinese, Haitian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, Yiddish) PDF File

Power Outages (Blackouts)

What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly CDC (also in Spanish, Vietnamese)

Storms: Thunder & Lightning

Thunderstorms and Lightning: The Underrated Killers National Weather Service PDF File

Storms: Winter

Hazards: Severe Winter Storms FEMA

Tornados

About Tornadoes CDC (also in Spanish)

Volcanos

Key Facts About Volcanic Eruptions CDC

Weather Extremes: Heat

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Extreme Heat CDC (also in Spanish)

Weather Extremes: Cold

Staying Safe in Cold Weather American Red Cross

Wildfires

Are You Ready?: Fires FEMA

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