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Natural Disasters

ALWAYS CALL 911 if you are in immediate danger and need emergency help.

General Preparedness and
Response Tips

General Preparedness

Homeowners
Communities, schools, and facilities
Information from:
- Ready.gov
- FEMA.gov
Information in other languages:
- Desastres naturales y emergencias otros
- Bão, Lũ Lụt Và Các Trường Hợp Khẩn Cấp Khác

Prepare for and Recover from
Specific Disasters

Specific types of disasters

EPA's Role

EPA's role

How EPA responds to natural disasters
EPA’s Emergency Response website
- Home page
- EPA’s role in emergency response
Find EPA cleanups in your community

EPA Response

Air Quality around the California Wildfires
Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Harvey