Weather Safety/Disaster Preparedness Links

Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. Developed by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

FEMA for kids
American Red Cross Disaster Services Guide
National Weather Service Safety Brochures
LIGHTNING! – the underrated killer!
Wind chill chart and calculator

Also check with your local National Weather Service, local emergency management agency, and local American Red Cross offices for specific information about your local area.


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