Natural Disasters & Fire
Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, severe weather and fire safety.
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- After Disaster Strikes
After Disaster Strikes How to recover financially from a natural disaster First things first Three steps to take immediately when disaster strikes. Conduct an inventory Making sure you get paid for what you've lost. Reco
- After the Fire
RETURNING TO NORMAL FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION THEFIRE! AFTER FA-46/JUNE 1998
- Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Wind Damage
THE WIND Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage
- Avoiding Earthquake Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
1 Avoiding Earthquake Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners Do you know your earthquake risk? Ask your local emergency manage- ment office, building department or American Red Cross Chapter about earthquakes in your area. T
- Before Disaster Strikes
Before Disaster Strikes How to make sure you're financially prepared to deal with a natural disaster. Protect your property Actions you can take to reduce the chance of property destruction. Conduct a household inventory
- Build with Flood-resistant Materials
Protecting Your Business From Flooding FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your business is at risk from flooding, check with your local floodplain manager, bui
- CNATRA P-303 Aviation Weather Student Guide
NAVAL AIR TRAINING COMMAND NAS CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CNATRA P-303 (Rev 03-03) AVIATION WEATHER STUDENT GUIDE PREFLIGHT 2003
- Dry Floodproof Your Building
Protecting Your Business From Flooding FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your business is at risk from flooding, check with your local floodplain manager, bui
- Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Childcare Provider Should Know
FEMA-240 EARTHQUAKE April 1993 PREPAREDNESS
- Earthquake Shaking—Finding the "Hotspots"
On January 17, 1994, the Los Angeles region was struck by the magni- tude 6.7 Northridge earthquake, which killed 57 people and caused more than $20 billion in damage. The potential for damage in future earthquakes in so
- FEMA 320 Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House
Taking Shelter From the Storm: Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation Directorate 500 C Street, SW. • Washington, DC 20472 www.fema.gov Building a Safe Room Inside Your House Includes Construction Plans and Cost
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Be Fire-Safe
Town or Farm USE SMOKE ALARMS Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test batteries monthly. United States Fire Administration Federal Emergency Management Agency http://www.usfa.fema.gov Look Around PROTECT Y
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Check Your Hot Spots
WOOD STOVES Wood stoves cause over 5,000 residen- tial fires every year. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions. Look for solid construction, such as plate steel or cast iron metal.
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Curious Kids Set Fires
Curious Kids Set Fires A Factsheet for Teaching Children Fire Safety A USFA Public-Private Partnership STOPS FIRE WITH Y OU EE very day Americans experience the tragedy of fire. Each year more than 5,000 Americans die in
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Dead Batteries Can't Save Lives
Change the batteries in your smoke detec- tor before the old ones run out. That way, your smoke detectors can warn you and your family to escape in the event of a fire. Follow these tips to keep your smoke detectors in t
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Fire Safe and Secure
Fire Safe and Secure A Factsheet on Security Bar Safety A USFA Public-Private Partnership STOPS FIRE WITH Y OU MM ore than 5,000 Americans die each year in fires, and more than 25,000 are injured. Security bars may help
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Fire Safety Beyond the City Limits
FIRE FACTS ABOUT RURAL LIVING • Once a fire starts outdoors in a rural area, it is often hard to control. Wildland firefighters are trained to protect natural resources, not homes and buildings. • Many homes are located
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Fireplace and Home Fire Safety
KEEP FIREPLACES & WOOD STOVES CLEAN • Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist. • Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. •
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Get Out Safely
Get Out Safely! A Factsheet on Fire Escape Planning A USFA Public-Private Partnership STOPS FIRE WITH Y OU MM ore than 5,000 Americans die each year in fires, and more than 25,000 are injured. Deaths resulting from faile
- FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Let's Retire Fire
UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS Why Are Older People at Risk? Older Americans are at risk for fire death and injuries for a number of reasons: • They may be less able to take the quick action necessary in a fire emergency . • Th