Hazards
Information about a host of specific disasters, from Avalances to Desertification to Earthquakes to Tsunamis. Billion Dollar U.S. Weather Disasters
A chronological listing of weather-related disasters that had costs and damages of $1 billion or more.
Chemical Scorecard
Locate sources of pollution in your community with great maps in the "Polluter Locator" section of this site. From the Environmental Defense Fund. Disaster Relief
Information and news about disaster relief efforts worldwide. Well presented and very informative. EPA Maps on Demand
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's MOD site provides access to maps identifying EPA-registered facilities, drinking water concern areas, and demographic information. There is an extensive request form and maps may take several hours to be produced they're very useful. FEMA For Kids
FEMA's disaster information site for children is quite exceptional. It includes information about current disasters, preparing for disaster, and a lot of games and activities to help kids understand and prepare for disaster. Highly graphical so it takes a long time to load. Fielding's Danger Finder
Based on the book The World's Most Dangerous Places, this site provides background information on over 30 places (including the U.S.) that may be hazardous to your life or limb due to terrorism or violence. Heat and Humidity Can Be Deadly Combination
U.S.A. Today provides and index to apparent heat, based on temperature and humidity. Mitigation How To Series
Useful fact sheets from the Federal Emergency Management Agency describing how to prepare your home for earthquakes, wildfires, floods. and wind. National Warnings Area
Hurricane, flood or tornado headed your direction? Find out from this site from the National Weather Service which lists all current watches and warnings.
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