Threats — Preparing for the unexpected, such as making an Emergency Kit and developing a plan, are the same for both a natural or human-caused emergency. However, there are important differences among disasters that will affect the decisions you make and the actions you take. Some disasters are easily predicted, others happen with little or no warning. Planning what to do in advance is an important part of being ready.
While several of the natural disasters listed may not be common to your area, the information provided about them may be helpful when making travel plans to places where such events might occur.