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Are You Ready?

An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

• Preface
• Part 1: Why Prepare for Natural Disasters?
• Part 2: Basic Preparedness for Natural Disasters
  • A. Getting Informed
  • B. Emergency Disaster Planning and Checklists
  • C. Assemble Disaster Supplies Kit
  • D. Shelter from Natural Disasters
  • E. Hazard Specific Preparedness
  • F. Practice and Maintain Your Disaster Safety Plan
• Part 3: Natural Hazards
  • A. Floods
  • B. Tornadoes
  • C. Hurricanes
  • D. Thunderstorms and Lightning
  • E. Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
  • F. Extreme Heat
  • G. Earthquakes
  • H. Volcanoes
  • I. Landscape and Debris Flow (Mudslide)
  • J. Tsunamis
  • K. Fires
  • L. Wildfires
• Part 4: Technological Hazards
  • A. Hazardous Material Incidents
  • B. Household Chemical Emergencies
  • C. Nuclear Power Plants
• Part 5: Terrorism
  • A. General Information About Terrorism
  • B. Explosions
  • C. Biological Threats
  • D. Chemical Threats
  • E. Nuclear Blast
  • F. Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)
  • G. Homeland Security Advisory System
• Part 6: Recovering from Disaster
  • Appendix A: Water Conservation Tips
  • Appendix B: Disaster Supply Checklists
  • Appendix C: Family Communication Plan
• FEMA Homepage

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If you live on a remote hillside or in a valley, prairie, or forest where flammable vegetation is abundant, your residence could be vulnerable to wildfires. These fires are usually triggered by lightning or accidents. Wildfires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes.