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Earthquakes
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface.
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Extreme Heat
Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region and last for several weeks are defined as extreme heat.
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Fire
Fire is the fourth largest accidental killer in the United States, behind motor vehicle accidents, falls, and drownings.
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Floods
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry.
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Hurricanes
Hurricanes are tropical cyclones that rotate counterclockwise with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph.
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Nuclear Disasters
Nuclear power plants use the heat generated from nuclear fission in a contained environment to convert water to steam, which powers generators to produce electricity.
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Rip Currents
Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of the Great Lakes.
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Tornadoes
A tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.
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Tsunamis
A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions, or asteroids.
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Winter Weather
Understand winter risks you may face and what steps to take to prepare for winter weather.
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