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Common Natural Hazards


Wildlife

Earthquake

DROP, COVER, HOLD ON.

Winter Storms and Extreme Cold

  • Wet, dark, snowy, and icing conditions will be present and require personal caution to prevent injury. Slippery driving and walking conditions require awareness and judgment. Walk slowly in appropriate foot wear, wear gloves and use hand rails. Do not walk with hands in pockets. Appropriate footwear with good traction soles, and supplement with ice cleats, traction accessories. Report any areas of unusual snow and ice accumulation.
  • You may have to cope with power failures and icy roads.
  • Exposure to cold temperature can cause other serious health problems.
  • When temperatures drop below normal, heat can leave your body more rapidly.

Volcano

Ash from a volcanic eruption may be carried to our area depending on prevailing wind conditions. http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ash/ (opens in a new window)