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Which organization provides free preparedness materials that can be shipped directly to you at no cost?
What can you do to prepare for disasters and emergencies?
Where can you find two-sided information sheets about how to prepare for, keep safe during, and respond to hazards?
What does the comprehensive guide 'Are You Ready' provide?
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What does the FEMA App provide?
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A disaster is a serious problem occurring over a period of time that causes widespread human, material, economic or environmental loss which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. Disasters are routinely divided into either natural disasters caused by natural hazards or ______ caused from anthropogenic hazards. However, in modern times, the divide between natural, human-made and human-accelerated disasters is difficult to draw.Examples of natural hazards include avalanches, flooding, cold waves and heat waves, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, lightning, tsunamis, volcanic activity, wildfires, and winter precipitation. Examples of anthropogenic hazards include criminality, civil disorder, terrorism, war, industrial hazards, engineering hazards, power outages, ______, hazards caused by transportation, and environmental hazards. Developing countries suffer the greatest costs when a disaster hits – more th.
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Developing countries suffer the greatest costs when a disaster hits – more th______.
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Examples of natural hazards include avalanches, flooding, cold waves and heat waves, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, lightning, tsunamis, volcanic activity, wildfires, and winter ______.
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Examples of anthropogenic hazards include criminality, civil disorder, terrorism, war, industrial hazards, engineering hazards, power outages, ______, hazards caused by transportation, and environmental hazards.
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Disasters are routinely divided into either natural disasters caused by natural hazards or ______ caused from anthropogenic hazards.
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Study Notes
Disaster Preparedness and Response
- Ready.gov provides free preparedness materials that can be shipped directly to you at no cost.
- To prepare for disasters and emergencies, you can prepare a plan, build a kit, and stay informed.
Hazards and Disasters
- Disasters are serious problems that cause widespread human, material, economic or environmental loss, exceeding the affected community's ability to cope using its own resources.
- Disasters can be divided into natural disasters (caused by natural hazards) or anthropogenic disasters (caused by anthropogenic hazards).
- Natural hazards include avalanches, flooding, cold waves and heat waves, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, lightning, tsunamis, volcanic activity, wildfires, and winter storms.
- Anthropogenic hazards include criminality, civil disorder, terrorism, war, industrial hazards, engineering hazards, power outages, and environmental hazards.
Vulnerable Communities
- Developing countries suffer the greatest costs when a disaster hits, given their limited resources and infrastructure.
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Test your knowledge on disaster preparedness and emergency response with this informative quiz. Learn about potential hazards in your area, how to receive emergency alerts, and where to go in case of evacuation. Discover tips and strategies to create a family emergency plan. Stay informed and prepared with the help of the FEMA App. Take the quiz now and enhance your readiness skills.
