Disasters and Emergencies

Plan

Your family may not be together when disaster strikes. Learn how you can plan to protect your loved ones. Learn More >>

Prepare

When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival. Learn More >>

Respond

When disaster strikes, the most important action you can take is to respond. Learn how you can respond more effectively to specific types of emergencies. Learn More >>

Newsroom

Disasters and Emergencies Newsroom

• Operations and Training
• Medical Planning & Countermeasures
• Preparedness and Response Video Briefings
• Communicating in Crisis
• Public Service Announcements
• Media Guides
• News in Pictures

Natural Disasters

• Earthquake
• Fire or Wildfire
• Flood & Dam Failure
• Hurricane & High Wind
• Landslide
• Thunderstorm
• Tornadoes
• Tsunami
• Volcano
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Heat

Learn More >>

Man-made Disasters

• Bioterrorism
• Chemical Agents
• Pandemic Influenza and Diseases
• Radiation Emergencies
• Terrorism

Learn More >>

Traumatic Events & Mental Health

Traumatic events affect survivors, rescue workers, and the friends and relatives of victims who have been involved.

Learn how you can find help or assist others >>

News in Pictures

HHS Participates in the Pinnacle Exercise to test continuity of operations plans.

News in Pictures >>