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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

Prepare for and
Recover from
Specific Disasters

Specific types of disasters

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EPA's Role

EPA's role

Read about the history of emergency response at EPA

News and Announcements

EPA Approves Innovative Products to Aid in Wildfire Management
$800K to UCLA to Advance Public Health Research on Coastal Flooding
$4M in Research Funding to Build Resilience and Protect Vulnerable Groups from Environmental Impacts of Natural Disasters
Facility Operators Reminded to Prepare for Hazardous Weather - facility operators are obligated to maintain safety, minimize releases that do occur, and report chemical or oil releases and discharges in a timely manner.
EPA Announces Federal Partnership to Build Nationwide Resilience to Natural Disasters