Disaster and Emergency Management Resources

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Disaster Types

Tornados and Thunderstorms Resources

• Lightening Safety

This publication seeks to educate people so that they become aware of the behavior that puts them at risk of being struck by lightening, and to let them know what they can do to reduce that risk. (http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/overview.htm)

• The Online Tornado FAQ

The tornado FAQ is a quick-reference summary of tornado knowledge, which will link you to more detailed information if you desire. (http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado)

• Tornados-Natures most Violent Storms

A primer on tornados including safety tips. (http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/NWSTornado/)

• Tornado?

A guide to what you should do to protect yourself from tornados. (http://www.fema.gov/hazards/tornadoes)

• Severe Thunderstorms

A guide to what you can do to protect yourself from severe thunderstorms. (http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/readythunder.html)

• Repairing Storm Damage to Trees

Guide to helping tree damage caused by severe storms. (http://www.kbs.msu.edu/extension/storm/)