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27 guides in Weather Emergencies
A tornado warning means a tornado has been detected or is occurring. Know the safest room in your home and act immediately, without waiting to see the storm.
If you lose your trail while hiking in Canada, stop moving immediately and stay calm. Following the STOP protocol increases your chances of a quick rescue.
Receiving an emergency evacuation order means you must leave immediately. Learn the critical steps to evacuate safely, protect your family, and avoid hazards.
Essential safety steps to retain heat, prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and protect your home during a cold-weather power outage.
If you are stranded in a vehicle or outdoors during a blizzard, remaining calm and following key cold-weather safety steps can save your life.
Dry riverbeds (oueds) in Morocco can turn into violent torrents within minutes after rain falls far away. Knowing how to read the warning signs and where to move can save your life.
When a wildfire nears, your safety depends on acting early and following official evacuation orders. This guide covers immediate steps, what not to do, and how to protect yourself from smoke and flames.
A desert sandstorm can reduce visibility to zero and cause serious breathing problems. Learn how to protect yourself, your vehicle, and your group when the dust rolls in.
Landslides often give warning signs before they fail. Learn what to watch for on a hillside and the safe actions to take to protect yourself and others.
A blizzard can turn a routine drive into a life-threatening situation in minutes. Know how to react if you're caught on the road.
A sudden sandstorm can drop visibility to zero in seconds. Knowing how to react quickly can prevent a serious crash.
When a heat wave and a blackout hit together, your home can become dangerously hot fast. Here is how to stay safe, cool, and hydrated until power returns.
Practical steps to stay safe during and after an earthquake in Morocco, including what to do indoors, outdoors, and how to help without putting yourself at risk.
Severe windstorms can cause serious damage to your home and belongings. Learn how to prepare before, stay safe during, and recover after a windstorm.
Rip currents can pull even strong swimmers away from shore. Learn the correct actions to escape safely and help others without becoming a victim.
Lightning can strike anywhere and is dangerous. Learn how to protect yourself indoors and outdoors during a thunderstorm.
When a hurricane evacuation order is issued, you need to act quickly and safely. Follow these steps to protect yourself and your family.
A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Act immediately: get to a safe shelter, protect your head, and stay tuned to official alerts.
During an earthquake indoors, drop, cover, and hold on to protect yourself from falling debris. Stay put until the shaking stops, then evacuate carefully.
If you feel strong or long shaking near the coast, a tsunami may follow within minutes. Move inland or to high ground immediately and stay there until officials say it is safe.
Flash floods can strike within minutes. Learn the immediate steps to protect yourself and your family, and what never to do when water rises.
When thunder roars, go indoors. If you are caught on a trail, descend and seek shelter in a building or a vehicle. If none is available, spread out and crouch low.
Hailstorms can damage roofs, windows, vehicles, and siding. Learn how to stay safe, document damage, and start the recovery process.
When wildfire smoke triggers an air quality alert, protect your lungs by staying indoors, filtering your air, and limiting outdoor activity. Follow these steps to reduce exposure and know when to get help.
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