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Preparing for a Wildfire (mitigation and safety tips)
According to the National Park Service, as many as 90% of wildland fires in the United States are caused by humans. Some human-caused fires result from campfires left unattended, the burning of debri...
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Tornadoes 101 (Tornado Basics, Video and Safety Info)
Most of us have seen a tornado on the news and the Internet, but a vast majority of people have never personally witnessed the power and destruction of a twister. The U.S. averages about 1,200 tornad...
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How to prepare for and respond to an explosive device or bombing incident
Besides being vigilant and having good situational awareness, there are some things people can do to prepare for and respond to an explosive device or incident.
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If you receive a bomb threat or suspicious package...
According to USPS, the likelihood of you ever receiving a bomb in the mail is remote, but are some unique signs or characteristics from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service that may help identify a &quo...
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Dirty bomb or Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) overview and safety tips
The main reasons for using a dirty bomb is to cause damage to buildings, contaminate an area, and spread fear or panic. The danger from a dirty bomb would be the blast itself - not necessarily radiati...
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How to protect yourself from nuclear fallout (tips about radiation, building an expedient shelter and more)
Many think a nuclear attack is doomsday event where most would be killed on impact and survivors would want to die once they come out of shelters. In reality, unless you are actually at ground zero or...
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Nuclear power plant emergency (dealing with radiation exposure)
Even though nuclear power plants are monitored and regulated, accidents are possible and do happen. An accident could result in dangerous levels of radiation that could affect the public so learn what...
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