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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
- Debris mapping tool expands nationwide
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

Related: EPA Announces Federal Partnership to Build Nationwide Resilience to Natural Disasters

Read about the history of emergency response at EPA