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Get Prepared: Threats and Hazards
Knowing the threats and hazards in your community allows you to prepare yourselves and your loved ones for emergencies. Preparedness builds resilience.
Natural Threats & Hazards Resources
Events like drought, extreme heat, severe wind, floods, and wildfires affect thousands of people each year and cause millions of dollars in damage. Learn how to prepare for each type of disaster.
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Dam Safety
Learn about threats to dams
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Dam Safety Frequently Asked Questions
Review questions and answers about dam safety
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Wildfires
Learn how to prepare for wildfires
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Wildfires and Your Safety
Understand who is at increased risk and how to stay safe during or after wildfires
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Arizona Wildfire Resources
Wildfire resources specifically for Arizona residents
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FEMA Wildfire Actions
Learn about FEMA's grant programs supporting wildfire fighting efforts
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Severe Weather
Information about dangerous conditions created by thunderstorms, winds, flooding, and winter storms
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Floods
Know flood risks and how to prepare
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Flood Control District
Maricopa County flood relief efforts and resources
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FEMA Flood Resources
Information about flood preparation, flood insurance, and areas at risk
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Droughts
Drought forecasting, monitoring, preparation, and news at local, state, and national levels
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Drought Preparedness
Learn how to plan in advance for a drought
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Drought Monitor
View the latest nation-wide drought data and maps
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National Drought Mitigation Center
Learn how the Drought Mitigation Center builds resilience through monitoring and planning
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Extreme Heat
An extended period with temperatures consistently ten (10) plus degrees above normal, often with high humidity, which can create life-threatening conditions
CBRNE Threats & Hazards Resources
Learn how to prepare for each type of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) related incident.
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Radiation Protection
Learn about federal guidance and technical reports on radiation protection
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Radiological Emergencies
Prepare for potential radioactive threats
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Hazardous Materials
Prepare for hazardous material incidents
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Palo Verde Generating Station
Learn about Maricopa County's nuclear energy facility
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Household Chemical Emergencies
Know how to prevent or handle household chemical emergencies
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Explosions
Understand what to do before, during, and after an explosion
Cyber Resources
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America's Cyber Defense Agency
CISA is the operational lead for federal cybersecurity and the national coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience
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FBI Cyber Threat Investigations
Learn more about how to protect yourself from cyber crime, how to report it, and the Bureau's efforts in combating the evolving cyber threat.
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Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
Resources from the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division
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Internet Crime Complaint Center
Lead by the FBI, this is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime.
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Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
Resources for parents to control what information websites can collect from their kids
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National Cybersecurity Alliance
Best practices and resources for staying safe online
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Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program
A network dedicated to investigating, prosecuting and developing effective responses to internet crimes against children.
Pandemic Resources
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Pandemics
Learn how to prepare and stay safe during pandemics
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About Pandemic Flu
CDC resources, guidance, and strategies for pandemic response
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
View recent health related news, events, and additional resources
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Blue Button
Learn how to take more control of your personal health information
Planning Ahead
Each disaster is unique and knowing what actions to take for each one will impact decisions. Check out our Emergency Kit List to get prepared, and view our Family Communication Plan to plan ahead for potential disasters.