81. ENC Online: Curriculum Resources: Masters Of Disasters Natural Hazards Activity Masters of disasters natural hazards activity sheets. Grades K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 URL http//www.redcross.org/disaster/masters/naturalhazards/ http://www.enc.org/resources/records/0,1240,033184,00.shtm

Skip Navigation You Are Here ENC Home Curriculum Resources Search the Site More Options Don't lose access to ENC's web site! Beginning in August, goENC.com will showcase the best of ENC Online combined with useful new tools to save you time. Take action todaypurchase a school subscription through goENC.com Classroom Calendar Digital Dozen ENC Focus ... Ask ENC Explore online lesson plans, student activities, and teacher learning tools. Search Browse Resource of the Day About Curriculum Resources Read articles about inquiry, equity, and other key topics for educators and parents. Create your learning plan, read the standards, and find tips for getting grants. Masters of disasters natural hazards activity sheets Grades: K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 URL: http://www.redcross.org/disaster/masters/naturalHazards/ ENC#: ENC-033184 Publisher: American Red Cross Date: Similar Records Subjects: Science Earth science. General science. Natural disasters. Personal and social issues. Safety and security. Integrated/interdisciplinary approaches Resource Type: Media Type: Internet resource.

82. Emergency Response Resources - Natural Disasters - NIOSH Topic Page NIOSH Publications and other resources about natural disasters. Includes Floods , Hurricanes, Personal Protective Equipment. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/natural.html

Search NIOSH NIOSH Home NIOSH Topics Site Index ... Contact Us NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Emergency Response Resources Natural Disasters Emergency Response Resources Topic Index: Emergency Response Topics Emergency Responders Disaster Site Management Terrorism Response ... Personal Protective Equipment Natural Disasters Chemical Agent Information Related NIOSH Topic: Emergency Preparedness for Business On This Page... Natural Disasters (General) Flood and Hurricane Response Personal Protective Equipment Natural Disaters (General) Protecting Emergency Responders, Volume 3: Safety Management in Disaster and Terrorism Response Background and recommendations for improving safety management at large-scale disaster sites. Covers natural and manmade disasters, including terrorism. Suggested Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites Work plan essentials, site safety and team leader checklists, potential hazards and recommendations. NIOSH Alert: Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Small Gasoline Powered Engines and Tools DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 96-118

83. Disasters / Natural Hazards : Natural Disasters, Natural Hazards Prevention disasters, natural hazards Prevention guides for natual disaster emergencies. http://www.thebusinesslibrary.com/sites/disasnatur.php?mcat=Disasters&scat=Natur

84. Natural Disasters - International Decade For Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) In addition to the natural hazards Society, the International Association for the Whittow, J. disasters, the Anatomy of Environmental hazards Athens http://www.drgeorgepc.com/NaturalDisasters.html

Natural Disasters - International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) Opening Address at the International Symposium of Geophysical Hazards in Developing Countries and their Environmental Impacts , August 4-9, 1991, Perugia, Italy. (Pertaining to the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) (by: George Pararas-Carayannis) Natural Disaster in Oceania (by: George Pararas-Carayannis) Summary Introduction Definition of Oceania Natural Disasters in Oceania ... s Opening Address at the International Symposium of Geophysical Hazards in Developing Countries and their Environmental Impacts, August 4-9, 1991, Perugia, Italy. (Pertaining to the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) by: George Pararas-Carayannis Vice-President, Natural Hazards Society (at that time) Distinguished Colleagues and Fellow Scientists, It is indeed an honor and a privilege to be part of the opening ceremonies of this important conference on natural disasters. It is also a great pleasure to see so many of you and to know that by your presence, this conference will be a success. The theme of the present meeting is on the Geophysical Hazards in Developing Countries and their Environmental Impacts. The focus has been placed in developing countries, because it is in such countries, that the socioeconomic impact of natural disasters is the greatest. Recognizing the importance of our present symposium, particularly as it relates to the International Decade on Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR), many prestigious scientific organizations have come forth to cosponsor this important event.

85. Natural Hazards Web Links natural hazards WEB SITES. Last update 9 March 1999 (1412 CST) A map showing locations of Recent Declared Federal natural disasters SkyWarn SELS Log http://www.meteor.wisc.edu/~hopkins/wx-links/nat-haz.htm

LINKS to NATURAL HAZARDS WEB SITES Last update 9 March 1999 (1412 CST) Edward J. Hopkins, Ph.D. Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences University of Wisconsin-Madison hopkins@meteor.wisc.edu To all users: This site is still under construction, so please be aware of possible problems as well as updates. Comments and suggestions are accepted. Thanx. EJH A map showing locations of Recent Declared Federal Natural Disasters SkyWarn SELS Log map Red cross Are you ready series Life link series from American Red Cross ... FEMA Tornado Fact Sheet or Alternate site Natural Hazards Information from U.S. Dept. of Interior Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder Hazard Net ... Natural Disaster Reference Database This database is maintained by the Earth Sciences Directorate (Code 900), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center located in Greenbelt, Maryland, USA. The source of the Natural Disaster Reference Database (NDRD) is located at the Goddard Space Flight Center and at a mirror web site located at the National Research Institute for Earth Sciences and Disaster Prevention (NIED) located in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. Development of this database was the joint responsibility of these organizations under the Japan-United States Science and Technology Agreement (JUST). The Homepage of Disaster Additional information Tornado and hazard related links by Matt Biddle (University of Oklahoma) Volcanic Hazards Mitigation from Michigan Tech.

86. USGCRP Seminar: Natural Hazards, Human Impacts, And Disaster Reduction US Global Change Research Program. Helping to understand, assess, predict, and respond to global change. http://www.usgcrp.gov/usgcrp/seminars/97514DD.html

About Site Map New Library ... Archives Natural Hazards, Human Impacts, and Disaster Reduction Search Updated 12 October, 2003 Natural Hazards, Human Impacts, and Disaster Reduction USGCRP Seminar, 22 May 1997 What makes a natural hazard into a natural disaster? Is the seeming increase in the occurrence of natural disasters real? What are the likely causes? What trends are making society more vulnerable to natural hazards? Are there measures society can take to mitigate these disasters or the conditions responsible for them? Are there measures society can take to reduce loss of life and damages? INTRODUCTION: The Honorable Dr. James Baker Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC; and Co-Chair, Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR) SPEAKER: Dr. William H. Hooke

87. Hazards Related Links: Critical Infrastructure Protection And Emergency Prepared International Decade for natural Disaster Reduction Canadian National The Penn State natural hazards Center brings together a diverse group to http://www.ocipep.gc.ca/relatedlinks/hazard_e.asp

In this section Critical Infrastructure Protection Emergency Preparedness Provincial Emergency Measures Organizations Research and Development ... Link to OCIPEP Hazards Please note that these linked sites will open in a new browser window. The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Environment Canada The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) is Canada's source for meteorological information. The Service monitors water quantities, provides information and conducts research on climate, atmospheric science, air quality, ice and other environmental issues, making it an important source of expertise in these areas. http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/index_e.cfm Canadian Hurricane Centre, Environment Canada The CHC exists to advise Canadians on the threat of hurricanes and tropical storms. The Centre also serves to provide guidance to weather centres in all regions potentially affected by one of these storms. http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/weather/hurricane/index_e.html Canadian National Earthquake Hazards Program (NEHP) The goal of the National Earthquake Hazards Program is to understand the causes of, and hazards associated with earthquakes in Canada. This program provides input to the National Building Code of Canada, which provides engineering guidelines for construction appropriate to the earthquake hazard of any given region.

88. CERG Research and training programs on volcanic and seismic hazards and their mitigation, as well as disaster response. http://www.unige.ch/hazards/

CERG Section of Geosciences and Environment For a safer future environment in region prone to natural disasters The objectives of CERG are: Develop a multidisciplinary approach to natural risk management; Train experts in natural disaster reduction; Offer integrated assessment of natural risks with solutions for a sustainable development. Since 1987, the " C entre d' E tude des R isques G éologiques" - CERG has trained participants from 60 countries around the world in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and in association with UNU and UNESCO. It has cooperated in research projects around the world. Top Contacts/Questions about CERG: cerg@unige.ch Last Update 31/03/2005

89. CT DEP: Natural Hazard Mitigation In September, 2004, Connecticut adopted a natural Hazard Mitigation Plan to a multihazard approach to mitigating the effects of natural disasters and http://dep.state.ct.us/wtr/hazardmitigation/hazmit.htm

Natural Hazard Mitigation in Connecticut Overview In September, 2004, Connecticut adopted a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan to meet new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines set forth in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The adoption of this plan makes Connecticut eligible for an additional 7.5% in federal funding of disaster damages under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This funding may be made available after most future presidential declared disasters. This plan represents a multi-hazard approach to mitigating the effects of natural disasters and shifts from a disaster-response-driven system to one based on hazard mitigation planning. What are Connecticut’s Most Dangerous Natural Hazards Flooding is the number one cause of damage and fatalities caused by natural disasters in Connecticut each year. Flooding can occur at any time of the year from a variety of causes (see diagram below). High winds that down trees and power lines causing damage to buildings and the communications and transportation infrastructure are the next most damaging natural hazard in Connecticut. High winds can result from hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe thunderstorms. Severe winter storms that bring heavy snow, ice and coastal flooding also occur in Connecticut. Other less frequent natural hazards include droughts, forest fires, hail, and minor earthquakes. What is the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan The State Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan examines Connecticut’s history and risk of natural disasters, evaluates our geographic vulnerability, outlines which hazard mitigation measures merit the greatest priority, and identifies long-term measures to reduce losses from future disasters. Natural hazards, including flooding, hurricanes and winter storms are identified in the plan. The plan also identifies the State’s capability to recover from the impact of each hazard.

90. Asia Pacific Natural Hazards And Vulnerabilities Atlas The Pacific Disaster Center s (PDC) Asia Pacific natural hazards and Vulnerabilities Atlas is an online, dynamic resource that combines baseline geographic http://atlas.pdc.org/

Welcome to the Asia Pacific Natural Hazards and Vulnerabilities Atlas PDC Home Launch Atlas Launch Hawaii Atlas Atlas Info ... Atlas Case Study The Asia Pacific Natural Hazards and Vulnerabilities Atlas has the following added for version 2.1: Consequences Assessment Tool Set (CATS) hazard model outputs, displaying estimates of potential wind damage from active tropical cyclones, have been added to both the Asia Pacific and Hawaii versions of the Atlas Hawaii Atlas now contains National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) temperature and wind speed datasets for the State of Hawaii The Asia Pacific Natural Hazards and Vulnerabilities Atlas has been redesigned and enhanced to include in version 2.0: Multiple map services including the Hawaii Natural Hazards and Vulnerabilities Atlas Added functionality and analytical capabilities Additional regional and local level data The Asia Pacific region, home to 53% of the world's population and 20% of its land area, experiences a disproportionate share of loss of life and impact to socio-economic processes. According to a recent United Nations' report, nearly 70% of all lives lost due to natural disasters occur within the Asia Pacific region (U.N. Living with Risk, 2002).

91. Disaster Risk Management In the last ten years alone, natural hazards resulted deaths of more than Between 1996 and 2002, the Bank committed $3.2 billion to disaster related http://www.iadb.org/sds/ENV/site_2493_e.htm

Inter-American Development Bank Sustainable Development Department Help Home ... Search Environment Agriculture and Rural Development Blue Ribbon Panel on Environment Areas of Special Interest Coastal and Marine Resources Management ... Urban Environment and Pollution Control Disaster Risk Management Strategies IDB Policy Work Program Financing Mechanisms ... Publications The countries of Latin American and Caribbean are no strangers to the devastation brought on by floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides, volcanic eruptions and drought. In the last ten years alone, natural hazards resulted deaths of more than 45,000 people, affected 40 million people and caused over $32 billion in damages. The countries are gradually shifting from disaster response to a more proactive approach to disaster management. This is becoming evident also in the demand for IDB funding. Between 1996 and 2002, the Bank committed $3.2 billion to disaster related financing. The analysis of loan portfolio shows that some 41 percent of the project cost has been related to prevention and mitigation, 6 percent to emergency response through the Bank's Immediate Response Facility and 53 percent to rehabilitation and reconstruction. The increase in the frequency of disasters and their associated damages in the region is part of a worldwide trend, which results from growing vulnerability and may reflect changing climate patterns. While global risks seem to be increasing, the overall level of assistance available for emergencies in the world has been shrinking since 1992. These trends make it all the more necessary for the region to break the cycle of destruction and reconstruction and address the root causes of vulnerability, rather than merely treating its symptoms when disasters happen.

92. Natural Hazards Web Site, Educational Resources For K-16 Provides natural hazards statistics, an annual natural disaster map, publications and hazards awareness material, and educational resources links. http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/hazards.html

KGS Home Earth Science Education Natural Hazards Web Sites Federal Emergency Management Agency . Contains information on current natural disasters in the United States, new reports, current weather warnings, FEMA for Kids (outlined separately), and provides a search engine concerning natural disaster topics. FEMA for Kids . Offers tips, games, puzzles, and quizzes for children that explain natural disasters, how to prepare for disasters, what to do in an emergency, has interviews with children that have lived through disasters, and lets children become certified Disaster Action Kids. This site also provides excellent resources for parents and teachers, including an on-line library with FEMA maps, brochures, other publications, and web links. . Provides information on earthquakes, floods, landslides, wildlife diseases, geomagnetism, wildfires, volcanoes, coastal storms and tsunamis, more than 40 fact sheets about various aspects of these topics, open-file reports on natural hazards, and links to other hazards sites. National Weather Service . Provides natural hazards statistics, an annual natural disaster map, publications and hazards awareness material, and educational resources links.

93. Turkish Community: Turkish Web Directory HazNet Provides information on coastal natural hazards (such as ReliefWeb natural disasters - Archived information, from 1981 to the present, http://www2.turkishpress.com/directory/apexec.pl?etype=odp&passurl=/Science/Eart

94. Natural Hazards Caucus Work Group Homepage A National Priority Building Resilience to natural hazards (transition US Vulnerability to natural disasters poster (Adobe Acrobat 5.0 PDF file; http://www.agiweb.org/workgroup/

What's New Updated Status of Hazards-Related Legislation With the 109th Congress well under way, following a year of severe hurricanes, landslides, and a major tsunami event on December 26, 2005, Congress has responded by introducing and advancing several pieces of legislation to address America's hazard readiness. Congressional committees have also held numerous oversight hearings on the work federal agencies and other organizations are doing to alert and protect the public. Our list of hazard-related legislation provides an updated look at how Congress is addressing these concerns. Hazards Caucus Briefed on Hurricanes On July 11, 2005, the Congressional Hazards Caucus sponsored two Capitol Hill briefings on "Hurricanes: Lessons Learned to Reduce Future Risks." The briefings were organized by the American Geological Institute, the American Geophysical Union, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Red Cross. A summary of the briefings, speaker presentations and photos are available. A

95. Natural Disasters-Science Reference Guide-Library Of Congress-Science Reference natural disasters A Short Guide to Selected Resources Science Reference Guides from the Library http//earthquake.usgs.gov/. natural hazards Center http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/naturaldisasters.html

The Library of Congress Especially for Researchers Research Centers Home ... Science Reference Guides Find in Science Reference Guides Science Reference Pages Researchers Web Pages All Library of Congress Pages Science Reference Guides Natural Disasters A Guide to Selected Resources Science Reference Section Science, Technology, and Business Division Library of Congress Books ... Journal Articles On the Web: Reports Special Topics Debris litters the city of Meulaboh, Sumatra, Indonesia, following the Dec. 2004 earthquake and tsunami. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jennifer Rivera (RELEASED). BOOKS Abbott, Patrick L. Natural disasters . 4th ed. Boston, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2004. 460 p. Includes bibliographical references. Alexander, David. Confronting catastrophe: new perspectives on natural disasters . New York, Oxford University Press, 2000. 282 p. Bibliography: p. 251-275.

96. EO Natural Hazards: Natural Hazards Main Page The icons on the above map show the locations of natural hazards observed Choose one to see the latest image associated with that natural hazard event, http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/

Natural Hazards The icons on the above map show the locations of natural hazards observed by NASA satellites. Choose one to see the latest image associated with that natural hazard event, or select one of the sections from our topic list to learn more about these extreme events. Earth scientists around the world use NASA satellite imagery to better understand the causes and effects of natural hazards. The goal in sharing these images is to help people visualize where and when natural hazards occur, and to help mitigate their effects. All images in this section are freely available to the public for re-use or re-publication (please use credits as indicated for each image). More images can be found in our archive of older events . Check out our related links This Week's Events A dust storm blew off the northern coast of Egypt, along the Libyan border, in September 2005. 1 Image, Posted: September 16, 2005 A thick plume of smog hung over the region of Beijing, China in early September 2005. 2 Images, Updated: September 16, 2005 Severe Storms: Hurricane Ophelia Hurricane Ophelia moved slowly up the East Coast of the United States in early September 2005.

97. FEMA: Preparation & Prevention Adobe PDF Icon Reduce Your Risk From natural disasters 2.11 MB HAZUS, a natural hazard loss estimation methodology developed by FEMA in partnership http://www.fema.gov/library/prepandprev.shtm

Hazards Assistance Flood Maps NPSC ... Library Search FEMA Library FEMA Information Cerro Grande Printed copies of many of the resources listed in the FEMA Library are available in the FEMA Publication Distribution Center. Call 1-800-480-2520 for ordering information. Some of the files are provided in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format. All PDF documents on the FEMA Web site are characterized by the following or similar graphic icon ( ). This icon is usually placed next to the document link. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader . If you have accessibility problems viewing any PDF document on these pages, go to Adobe's Online Converter to obtain the document in text format. Maps Reports Archives Flood Insurance ... Terrorism Prevention Flood Insurance General Publications Answers to Questions about the NFIP Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners 178 KB Flood: Are you Protected from the Next Disaster? How the NFIP Works How You Can Benefit from the New ICC Endorsement Nothing Could Dampen the Joy of Home Ownership ... National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Program Description 621 KB Nada Podria Arruinar el disfrute de su Hoger Su Seguro de Vivienda de residencia no cubre Inundaciones...

98. Center For Hazards & Risk Research | Research: Hotspots Center For hazards Risk Research. CHRR Home About CHRR Research can be found in volume one of natural Disaster Hotspots A Global Risk Analysis. http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/chrr/research/hotspots/

CHRR Home About CHRR Research Education ... Contact Us Hotspots We hope that in addition to providing interesting and useful results, the Hotspots global analysis and case studies will stimulate additional research, particularly at national and local levels, increasingly linked to disaster risk reduction policy-making and practice. Full details on the data, methods and results of the global analysis can be found in volume one of Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis . The case studies are contained in volume two (forthcoming). Hotspots Partners and Sponsors Synthesis Report (requires Adobe Reader 5.0 or newer; click here to download the latest version Core Datasets Selected Maps Errata ... Natural Disaster Profiles Workshops: March: Washington, DC September: Oslo, Norway Contact for more information regarding the project: hotspotsreport@ldeo.columbia.edu site map

99. Fact Sheet On Natural Disaster Recovery: Cleanup Hazard Fact Sheet on natural Disaster Recovery Cleanup Hazard This fact sheet discusses hazards potentially confronting workers cleaning up after natural http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/cleanupHazard.html

U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov MyOSHA [skip navigational links] Search Advanced Search A-Z Index document.write(''+todayDate+'') Site Index: A B C D ... Find It! in DOL Department of Labor Fact Sheet on Natural Disaster Recovery: Cleanup Hazard Cleanup work of any kind is hazardous, but flood conditions make it even more so. Following the procedures listed below will help to keep you safe and healthy while cleaning up after natural disasters that involve flooding. Health Tips Take frequent rest breaks when lifting heavy, water-laden objects. Avoid overexertion and practice good lifting techniques. To help prevent injury, use teams of two or more to move bulky objects; avoid lifting any materials that weigh more than 50 pounds per person, and use proper automated lifting assistance devices if practical. When working in hot environments, have plenty of drinking water available, use sunscreen, and take frequent rest breaks. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Be sure a first-aid kit is available to disinfect any cuts or abrasions. Protect open cuts and abrasions with waterproof gloves or dressings. Wash your hands often during the day, especially before eating, drinking, or applying cosmetics.

100. NASD: Hazards Of Natural Disaster Cleanup Work After a natural disaster, workers will face a number of hazards associated with the cleanup activities. While we may be powerless against nature, http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000001-d000100/d000029/d000029.html

Hazards of Natural Disaster Cleanup Work William J. Becker and Heather Pirozzoli University of Florida This circular is a reprint of a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) UPDATE published after the major flood that hit the midwest in 1993. Minor revisions were made in these opening paragraphs to indicate that much of this information is appropriate during any natural disaster no matter how large or small. After a natural disaster, workers will face a number of hazards associated with the cleanup activities. "While we may be powerless against nature, we possess the power and the knowledge to prevent the loss of life during cleanup efforts," said NIOSH Acting Director, Dr. Richard A. Lemen. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS NIOSH has investigated several work-related electrocution deaths following natural disasters. During the 1993 flood in the midwest, at least four people died of electrocution. To prevent further electrocutions, NIOSH urges those involved in cleanup activities to take the following steps:

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