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Includes information on hurricanes, earthquakes, oil spills, flooding, wildfires, tornadoes, snow and ice, drought and extreme heat. Also includes information on animal and food issues during natural disasters and weather emergencies.

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Hurricane Preparedness & Response Resources

Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Eastern Pacific Ocean. They rotate counter-clockwise around an eye with winds of at least 74 miles per hour. The eye is generally 20-30 miles wide and the storm may spread outward 400 miles. The hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30 and peaks in August and September. Hurricanes... (more)

Tsunami and Earthquake Response Resources - Japan

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Wildfire Response Resources

Wildfires are a natural hazard in most regions of the United States and may create a variety of risks for personnel involved in cleanup operations as well as for those in affected communities. Military personnel may be called upon to provide unique and diverse capabilities as part of a coordinated federal or state response effort to fight wildfires. ... (more)

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Oil Spill Response Resources

Oil spills may be caused by damage to oil carriers such as trains, planes, vehicles or ships; or by damage to an oil platform. The damage may be due to an accident, storm damage, equipment failure, or human error. The spilled oil can pollute the surrounding air, water and soil. The effects of the oil depend on the type spilled: some oils are highly toxic to humans, others have low toxicity but t... (more)

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