Will an earthquake happen where you live? We have the resources that will let you know. Check out the video to learn more. September is National Preparedness Month.
Natural Hazards We Might Face
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Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
- Resources for Reducing Risk, Building Resilience
- Reducing Risk at USGS
- Emergency Management Resources
- Alerts, Forecasting, and Notifications
- The Monitor Newsletter
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Music: “actually” by dreem, used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
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