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Northeast Mississippi Chapter of the
American Red Cross
Blackouts
Usually, rolling blackouts occur when power usage increases, especially
during hot weather when many people are using air conditioning to keep
cool. Power companies try to give a warning when they will turn off
power to an area, but they can not always do that.
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Chemical Emergencies
Under certain conditions, chemicals can be poisonous or have a harmful
effect on your health. Some chemicals which are safe, and even helpful
in small amounts, can be harmful in larger quantities or under certain
conditions.
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Drought
In some communities where drought conditions exist, officials may
recommend measures to restrict use of water. You should check with your
local authorities or water utility for information on water
restrictions.
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Earthquakes
Prepare a home earthquake plan. Choose a safe
place in every room--under a sturdy table or desk or against an inside
wall where nothing can fall on you.
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Fires
Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping
area and on each additional level of your home. Carbon Monoxide alarms
can save lives, too. Find out more about how to protect yourself from CO poisoning.
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Floods
If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily raining for
several days, be alert to the possibility of a
flood. Listen to local radio or TV stations for flood information.
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Heat Waves
If a heat wave is predicted or happening...
Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity,
do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the
morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00
a.m.
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Hurricanes
Prepare a personal evacuation plan. Identify
ahead of time where you could go if you are told to evacuate. Choose
several places--a friend's home in another town, a motel, or a shelter.
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Mudslides
Mudslides are a serious geologic hazard common to almost every state in
the United States.
It is estimated that nationally they cause up to $2 billion in damages
and from 25 to 50 deaths annually.
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Terrorism
Devastating acts, such as the terrorist attacks on the World
Trade Center
and the Pentagon, have left many concerned about the possibility of
future incidents in the United States
and their potential impact. There are things you can do to prepare for
the unexpected and reduce the stress that you may feel now and later
should another emergency arise.
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Thunderstorms
Before lightning strikes... Keep an eye on the sky. Look for darkening
skies, flashes of light, or increasing wind. Listen for the sound of
thunder.
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Tornado
Prepare a home tornado plan. Pick a place where family members could
gather if a tornado is headed your way. It could be your basement or,
if there is no basement, a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the
lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered.
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Tsunami
Twenty-four tsunamis have caused damage in the United
States and its territories during the
last 204 years. Just since 1946, six tsunamis have
killed more than 350 people and caused a half billion dollars of
property damage.
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Volcanoes
The United States is third in the world, after Japan
and Indonesia,
for the number of active volcanoes. Since 1980, as many as five
volcanoes have erupted each year in the United
States.
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Wild Fires
More and more people are making their homes in
woodland settings in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain
sites. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment but face
the very real danger of wildfire.
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Winter Storms
Prepare a winter storm plan. Have extra
blankets on hand. Ensure that each member of your household has a warm
coat, gloves or mittens, hat, and water-resistant boots.
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