Disasters relate to some uncertain event, such as an accident or natural catastrophe, that causes widespread human, material, economic or environmental impacts and losses. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the most common disasters are caused by a natural event, such as earthquakes, sinkholes, landslides, flooding, droughts and other forms of severe weather. We also face man-made disasters caused by human actions or inactions, such as hazardous material releases, explosions and transportation accidents.
The information in this section is designed to help individuals, landowners, businesses and communities reduce the impacts of disasters. Learn more about how you can prevent or avoid disasters, reduce the adverse effects of a disaster and respond quickly during the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
