disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Center for Public Health Practice - Earthquakes

Northridge Earthquake , CA , January 17, 1994 -� Many roads, including bridges and elevated highways were damaged by the 6.7 magnitude earthquake. Approximately 114,000 residential and commercial structures were damaged and 72 deaths were attributed to the earthquake. Damage costs were estimated at $25 billion. FEMA News Photo/Robert A. Eplett

CDC Guidance on Earthquakes

The CDC provides resources on earthquakes, such as What You Should Know and Additional Information. It serves to assist those who may experience an earthquake and what can be done to prepare for one.

CDC Guidance on Volcanoes

The CDC provides resources about key facts regarding volcanoes, preparing for an eruption, reacting to an eruption, and responding to an eruption.

 

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