


Winter Storm Scenario
A FEW HOURS TO A FEW DAYS DURATION Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from...
Wildfire Scenario
A RISK THAT INCREASES WITH DROUGHT A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires can ruin homes and cause injuries or death to people and animals. PREPARE NOW Sign up for your community’s warning...
Volcano Scenario
LISTEN FOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND ALERTS A volcanic eruption may release acid, gases, rocks, and ash into the air. Lava and debris can flow at up to 100 mph, destroying everything in their path. PREPARE NOW Know your area’s risk from volcanic eruption. Ask local...
Tsunami Scenario
GET TO HIGH GROUND A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions, or asteroids, and can kill or injure people and damage or destroy buildings and infrastructure as waves come in and go out. PREPARE NOW...
Tornado Scenario
FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris. PREPARE NOW Know your area’s tornado risk. In the U.S., the Midwest and the Southeasthave a greater risk for tornadoes. Know the signs of a tornado, including a...
Power Outage Scenario
AN ELECTRICAL GRID OUTAGE CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME A power outage imay disrupt communications, water and transportation. It can close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATM’s, banks and other services. It can also cause food spoilage and water...
Nuclear Explosion Scenario
GET INSIDE, STAY INSIDE, STAY TUNED Nuclear explosions can cause significant damage and casualties from blast, heat, and radiation but you can keep your family safe by knowing what to do and being prepared if it occurs. Fallout is most dangerous in the first few hours...
Lightning/Thunderstorm Scenario
WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. PREPARE NOW Know your area’s risk of thunderstorms. They can occur year-round and at any hour. Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency...