Know the terms

Every hazard has its own terminology, and some of the terms have been used on this website. Become familiar with these terms to help protect yourself and your family.

• GENERAL TERMS
• BIOHAZARD
• EARTHQUAKE
• EXTREME HEAT
• FLOODS
• HURRICANE
• NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EMERGENCY
• RADIOLOGICAL
• TERRORISM
• THUNDERSTORM
• TORNADOES
• WINTER STORM