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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

Hurricane preparedness: EPA Prepares the Public for the 2019 Hurricane Season by Focusing on Waste Mitigation

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

EPA, Iowa DNR Encourage People in Flooded Areas to Report Displaced Containers