Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Before, During, and After

Key points

  • Be prepared for natural disasters.
  • Follow our cleanup tips and monitor your radio or television for up-to-date emergency information.
  • Know how to protect yourself and others from injury or illness after a disaster.

Specific types of natural disasters

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Be prepared for natural disasters.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing how to prepare for natural disasters and how to stay safe during and after them.

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Clean up safely

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Take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones during your cleanup after a natural disaster.

Take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones during your cleanup after a hurricane, flood, or other natural disaster. Follow our cleanup tips and monitor your radio or television for up-to-date emergency information.

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Prevent getting sick or hurt

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Take steps to protect your health and safety after a disaster.

After a disaster, there are a number of hazards that can make you sick or hurt you. Know how to protect yourself and others from injury or illness after a disaster.

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Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health