In order to prepare appropriately for potential disasters and emergencies that might occur within your area/region, you need to have an understanding of what kinds of hazards your community might be subjected to.

What kind of hazards might affect you?

Natural Hazards/Weather Hazards
Weather-related emergencies present the largest single category of emergency and the greatest potential threat to the individual citizen.

• Tsunami, Tornado, storm fronts, thunderstorms, high winds, flooding, blizzards, etc.
• Geological hazards, such as earthquakes and landslides.
• Fires of all types.

Civil Hazards
Civil disorders including any incident that may potentially disrupt public safety. Includes all manner of terrorist threats and incidents.

Technological Hazards
Technological hazards are an increasing source of risk to people and their environment.

• Oil refineries and gas pipelines
• Nuclear Facilities
• Hazardous material manufacture and distribution
• Electrical power failures
• Infrastructure damage
• Road and air accidents

Animal and Vector-Based Hazards
One of the emerging series of threats are vector-based, including bacteria, virus' and other means that pose a direct or indirect hazard to humans, their food supply, or the economy.

• Foot and Mouth Disease
• Animals, Pests, Vermin, Etc.