The chief topic of this category, natural disasters, refers to any natural phenomenon that causes great damage and loss of life, or the emergency situation that is a consequence of such an event.
Recommended Resources
In a major disaster, it may be several days before vital services are restored. This site is focused on determining whether a family is prepared to be without these services for 72 hours, if need be. Resources including making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved. The text is available in English, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese.
http://www.72hours.org/
The earthquake website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides information about this terrible natural event. You can find advice of what to do before, during and after an earthquake. The website also has estimates about the likelihood of earthquakes in the United States.
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/
Information about all types of natural atmospheric and geologic hazards is available here, including a description of the natural hazard, where and when the condition is likely to occur, and how someone might be able to cope with it.
http://www.naturalhazards.org/
Disaster preparedness information sponsored by the American Red Cross and other community-based organizations, intended to help families prepare for natural and human-caused disasters, and particularly those who may be particularly vulnerable, such as seniors, children, people with disabilities and pet owners.
http://www.prepare.org/
Protecting America is a coalition that aims to protect America in case of a major natural catastrophe and helps the nation prepare for and recover from the economic impact of these events. The website provides information on understanding risks, how catastrophe funds protect you, how you can prepare for a catastrophe and getting involved. The website also features the latest news with regards to catastrophic events and government's actions in order to cope up with its impact on the society.
http://www.protectingamerica.org
Hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute and the International Association for Earthquake Engineering, the WHE is an encyclopedia of housing construction for seismically active parts of the world. Housing reports, tutorials, and information on confined masonry and construction types are available.
http://www.world-housing.net/
