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NATURAL DISASTERS
Surviving any kind of natural disaster depends largely on being prepared. If you know how to protect your home and family, how to understand the early warnings, and how to evacuate if advised to do so, you will be ready for most disaster situations. Once a disaster is over, life may not return to normal for some time, so you also need to know how to cope with the consequences, including power cuts, damage to your home, and water shortages. If evacuated, you may even have to survive outside for a while before help arrives.
Planning for disaster......................... 220
Severe storm................ 226 Flood............................ 228 Extreme cold................ 230
Wildfire..................... 232 Hurricane............. 234
Tornado....................... 236 Earthquake.................. 238
Volcanic eruption....................... 240
Tsunami........................ 242
Post-disaster survival......................... 244