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Winter Storm & Extreme Cold Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Mitigation Tips Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Agencies and Groups Involved with Preparedness & Response . . . . . . .36 What are YOU gonna do about … Avalanches, Landslides & Mudflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Avalanches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Landslides and Mudflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Civil Disturbances or Civil Unrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Earthquake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Evacuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Extreme Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Fires & Wildfires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Wildfires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Flood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Hailstorms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Hazardous Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Hazardous Materials Disaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Household Chemical Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Hurricanes, Cyclones & Typhoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Nuclear Power Plant Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Before ANY Type of Terrorist Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 About the National Terrorism Advisory System . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 About Cyber Attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Before a Cyber Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 About Chemical Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Basic Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 BZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Chlorine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Cyanide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Sarin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Sulfur Mustard / Mustard Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Before / During / After a Chemical Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 For More Information about Chemical Agents . . . . . . . . . . . .93 About Biological Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Basic Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Anthrax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Botulism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Plague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Ricin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 vi www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325
Smallpox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Tularemia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Before / During / After a Biological Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 For More Information about Biological Agents . . . . . . . . . .104 About Radiological Threat or Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 RDD (Dirty Bomb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Bomb Threat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Suspicious Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Before a Radiological Threat or Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 During / After a Radiological Event or Explosion . . . . . . . .106 For More Information about Radiological Emergencies . . .108 About Nuclear Threat or Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 What Happens When a Nuke Explodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Most Dangerous Part of Attack (Radiation) . . . . . . . . . . . .112 How do I Protect Myself and My Family (Shelters) . . . . . .115 Before / During / After a Nuclear Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 For More Information about National Security . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Thunderstorms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Tornado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Tsunami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Volcanic Eruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Winter Storms & Extreme Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Tips on Recovering from a Disaster ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Emotional Recovery Tips – Handling Emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Some Normal Reactions to Disasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Tips for Adults & Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 General Recovery Tips – AFTER a Disaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Returning to a Damaged Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Getting Help: Disaster Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Mitigation (Reducing the Impact for the Next Time) . . . . . . . .148 Tips on Shelter Living During or After an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Tips on Using Household Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Tips on Water Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Tips on Sanitation of Human Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Tips on Helping Others in Their Time of Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Dealing with Death or Mass Casualties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Section 3 - Information & Tips on Basic First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 What are YOU gonna do about… an EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Tips on the ABCs ... Airway, Breathing & Circulation . . . . . . . . . .158 Tips on Making YOUR “Emergency Action” Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Tips on Calling 9-1-1 for an Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325 vii
Page 1 and 2: IT’S A DISASTER! ...and what are
Page 3 and 4: MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Resi
Page 5 and 6: EVACUATION The District Department
Page 7 and 8: DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONM
Page 9 and 10: IMPORTANT DISTRICT TELEPHONE NUMBER
Page 11 and 12: DISTRICT EMERGENCY SHELTERS These s
Page 13 and 14: DISTRICT EMERGENCY SHELTERS (CONTIN
Page 15 and 16: IT’S A DISASTER! …and what are
Page 17 and 18: DEDICATION This manual is dedicated
Page 19: CONTENTS Disclaimer . . . . . . . .
Page 23 and 24: Heat-Related Illnesses . . . . . .
Page 25 and 26: DISASTER FACTS & FIGURES Both natur
Page 27 and 28: FACTS & FIGURES BY TYPE OF DISASTER
Page 29 and 30: Terrorism Between 1993 and 2006 the
Page 31 and 32: Section 1 Family Emergency Plan, Ki
Page 33 and 34: [ ] Take a basic first aid and CPR
Page 35 and 36: TIPS FOR PETS OR LIVESTOCK / LARGE
Page 37 and 38: EMERGENCY PLAN, continued Family Do
Page 39 and 40: [ ] Keep at least a three-day suppl
Page 41 and 42: - Antacid (for upset stomach) - Ant
Page 43 and 44: [ ] Signal flares [ ] Small hand to
Page 45 and 46: [ ] Denture needs [ ] Extra eye gla
Page 47 and 48: [ ] Water … as much as you can fi
Page 49 and 50: Section 2 Disaster Preparedness, Pr
Page 51 and 52: Soon we’ll explain what to do BEF
Page 53 and 54: Move valuables to higher ground If
Page 55 and 56: Landscape wisely Plant fire-resista
Page 57 and 58: Consider building a shelter or “s
Page 59 and 60: Remember ... it’s not a matter of
Page 61 and 62: What are YOU gonna do about… AVAL
Page 63 and 64: Stick it out - If you are lucky eno
Page 65 and 66: Move it! - Whether you are in a veh
Page 67 and 68: What are YOU gonna do about… AN E
Page 69 and 70: systems may go on. • DO NOT use t
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What are YOU gonna do about… AN E
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plenty of water. Leave bathroom doo
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• If washing dishes or clothes, m
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Know how to shut off power - Know w
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Wildfires are intense fires that ar
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What are YOU gonna do about… A FL
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AFTER A FLOOD (OR HEAVY RAIN): Thin
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IF INDOORS - Stay inside until the
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transportation accident involving h
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Strange vapors or danger - Report a
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Typhoon - used in Northwest Pacific
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• Fill up your car with fuel. •
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Use bleach - The best thing to use
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What is the most dangerous part of
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Make a plan - Review Section 1 to d
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What are YOU gonna do about… TERR
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Firefighters (over 70% are voluntee
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Elevated Threat Alert - Warns of a
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BEFORE A CYBER ATTACK: Protect comp
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are many types of chemical agents -
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leading to death. Survivors of seri
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Signs & Symptoms: Depends on how mu
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... if in building - get outside to
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Things to avoid: • chemicals - an
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spread by critters like birds, mice
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infected with bacterium (bubonic),
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controlled laboratories in the U.S.
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up to 14 days) ... may include feve
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y authorities and, if so, where you
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difficult when the source of the ra
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• flying debris - many blast inju
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ABOUT NUCLEAR THREAT OR DEVICE No o
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EMP AREA BY BURSTS AT 30, 120 AND 3
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(pronounced “rent-gens” and abb
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So how do I protect myself and my f
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The numbers in the graphic (on prev
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test batteries every 6 months as di
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Crisis Preparedness Handbook: A Com
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few days so find heavy shielding. F
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Water - Until water supplies can be
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What are YOU gonna do about… A TH
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What are YOU gonna do about… A TO
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Take cover - If you hear or see a t
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• Advisory - an earthquake has oc
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What are YOU gonna do about… A VO
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• Listen for creaking on your roo
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• calcium chloride - good for mel
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• give a sign - turn on hazard li
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Deal with it - Recognize your own f
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Watch out - Look for critters, espe
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U.S. are declared. In severe disast
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FEMA recommends the following mitig
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TIPS ON USING HOUSEHOLD FOODS COOKI
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TIPS ON SANITATION OF HUMAN WASTE I
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DEALING WITH DEATH OR MASS CASUALTI
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Section 3 Information & Tips on Bas
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TIPS ON MAKING YOUR “EMERGENCY AC
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TIPS ON REDUCING THE SPREAD OF GERM
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What to do… • Run away from are
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• Don’t put repellent on small
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• If possible and safe, remove ve
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What are YOU gonna do about… BLEE
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What are YOU gonna do about… BREA
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What are YOU gonna do about… BROK
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• DO NOT apply any creams, oils o
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What are YOU gonna do about… CHOK
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What are YOU gonna do about… COLD
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What are YOU gonna do about… CONV
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What are YOU gonna do about… DROW
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What are YOU gonna do about… EYE
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What are YOU gonna do about… HEAD
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CARDIAC ARREST (GIVING CPR) Main th
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CPR POSITION FOR CHILDREN (1 - 8 YE
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What are YOU gonna do about… HEAT
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What are YOU gonna do about… INFE
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Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 w
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primarily by touching people or thi
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POISON - INHALED BY BREATHING Revie
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Illustration 3-4 Poison Ivy Illustr
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POISON - SWALLOWED See TERRORISM (i
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What are YOU gonna do about… A ST
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Section 4 Emergency Contact Names &
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ABOUT THE SALVATION ARMY The Salvat
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STATE & TERRITORY EMERGENCY MANAGEM
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Nebraska Emergency Management Agenc
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warning and disaster tracking servi
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magnitude. Some areas of responsibi
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New Brunswick New Brunswick Emergen
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Neighborhood Watch incorporates ter
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APPENDIX B Business Continuity (Pla
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• If possible, know who’s in th
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• Other Businesses/Immediate Neig
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Cyber threats - Computer crime and
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& Industry. It is a step-by-step ap
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Jane’s (company offers comprehens
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American Heart Association. Hands-O
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Emergencies, Dirty Bombs, Atlanta,
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Mayell, Mark and the Editors of Nat
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U.S. Department of the Interior, U.
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INDEX A activated charcoal, first a
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sunburn, first aid treatment, 176 b
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chemical spill. See hazardous mater
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expanding for a nuclear threat or a
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alerts and information on national
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frostbite, first aid information, 1
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landslides about, 37, 39-40 facts a
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clean up before entering shelter, 1
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types of, 112 using potassium iodid
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long-term, 147 pets and, 24, 150 sh
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safety information, 135-137 tephra,
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