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Earthquakes strike violently and without warning. And as you can see from the information on this site, they are occurring almost constantly. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. Even though here in Tennessee we don't concern ourselves with earthquakes but we should remember we are still in a prime area and no one really knows when an earthquake will shake our world again or where.
Check for Hazards in the Home Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors Educate Yourself and Family Members Have Disaster Supplies on Hand Flashlight and extra batteries Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries First aid kit and manual Emergency food and water Nonelectric can opener Essential medicines Cash and credit cards Sturdy shoes Develop an Emergency Communication Plan Help Your Community Get Ready Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building codes, retrofitting programs, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family emergency plans.
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SANTA BARBARA, California - Friday May 8, 2009
An estimated 30,500 residents were orderd to leave thier homes from a fire that blazed out of control in Santa Barbara California today. 12,200 homes or businesses are in the mandatory evacuation area. The fire destroyed or damaged over 80 homes officials said, forcing thousands of people out of their homes to safety. "We have a lot of resources on the line -- our folks are working their hearts out," Joe Waterman of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection told reporters. Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Tom Franklin said the fire has displayed a "roller coaster effect" because of the changing weather patterns. A topic not often discussed when considering possible future disasters is the possibilities of a fire. Make sure your important documents are in a fireproof safe small enough to move in an emergency but sturdy enough to survive should you have to leave it behind. Fire Safety Tips: Check for old or faulty wiring in your home on a regular basis, consult a qualified electrician for a schedule. Chemicles should be stored safely and away from flamable material like cleaning rags etc. Smokers should be careful of ashtrays when emptying them, always make sure your rubbish is not hot. Campers always mind your fires, never walk away from your campfire and try to keep your fires small enough to extinquish with a pile of earth you should have nearby. Get a smoke alarm, make an escape plan, practice good fire safety, maintain and test your fire sprinkler system if you have one, keep proper fire extinguishers nearby, so your research. http://www.firesafety.gov/
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 22 -- Alaska's Redoubt volcano attracts shutterbugs to the volcano while oil companies become concerned. Photographers are waiting for the few days when clouds don't obscure the volcano, which began erupting last month.
Clouds gave way on Friday, allowing the entire volcano to be visible for an extended period of time. That attracted numerous people to flock to pullout points near the volcano Oil platforms in Alaska's Cook Inlet have been idled indefinitely because the nearby Redoubt volcano is still active and potentially explosive, officials said... April 22 The Anchorage (Alaska) Daily News reported oil platforms had to be closed because the Drift River oil terminal has not been restarted. The closures are costing the state about $45,000 a day in royalty payments. The Daily news noted that no production or pipeline employees have been furloughed yet, while contractors are on hold. "It will take as long as Mother Nature decides," Coast Guard spokeswoman Petty Officer Sara Francis said of the shutdowns, adding that it is unlikely that Drift River can reopen before early fall, The newspaper reported that Cook Inlet Pipeline Co., is investigating other ways of getting oil from the west side of Cook Inlet to market. Ash from Alaska's volcanos is like a rock fragment with jagged edges and has been used as an industrial abrasive. It can injure skin, eyes and breathing passages. The young, the elderly and people with respiratory problems are especially susceptible to ash-related health problems. Ash can also cause damage engines in planes, cars and other vehicles. Alaska Airlines on Monday canceled 19 flights in and out of the Anchorage international airport because of the ash. Dispite all this it did not prevent the photographers from coming out. Some waited for days for the right opportunity for photos. The event usually happens about every 20 years.
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