Home page of the American Red Cross with links to disaster services, biomedical services, international services, community services, military services, health and safety services, volunteer services, and youth services. Also includes...

Are you prepared for a major disaster or emergency? Would you know what to do until you could get help? Find out how to prepare yourself ahead of time by building an emergency supply kit and also what to do in a specific disaster such as...

In this comprehensive site you will find links to the following topics: parts of the hurricane, naming hurricanes, stages of development, rating hurricanes, online tracking of hurricanes, printable tracking maps, hurricane safety,...

This page, put out by the National Weather Service, thoroughly explains the causes and types of tornadoes. Tornado safety is covered in the form of warning signs and what you can do to stay safe both in school and at home. The full...

An excellent article about inventor Garrett Morgan including information about his two life-saving inventions: the Safety Hood, an early gas mask, and the traffic light.

This reflective analysis of Hurricane Katrina probes the lessons learned from this natural disaster. Topics addressed include preparedness, communication and leadership. The site includes video footage of the hurricane.

In this Science project, students use real time data on the Internet to study tsunamis and what causes them. They will look at videos of real tsunamis such as the 2004 one in Southeast Asia. They will then devise a safety plan and a...

Provides information on recent Australian landslides, maps of Australian landslides, landslide risk assessment, a survival guide, and a shore safety pamphlet. Use the toolbar to your left to navigate through the different information on...

This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.

Here's a common sense site about what to do in case you are in the area of a tsunami. This site is very interesting in that it provides lots of pictures of the damage a tsunami can do. Lessons were learned after these particular tsunamis.

This page from the U.S. Geological Survey is devoted to Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest. View some animations of tsunamis.

How prepared are you and your family if a disaster would occur? Kids, parents, and teachers can use this site to find tips to help prepare for multiple disaster situations. Included are learning games for kids, FAQ's and an emergency kit...

August, 2005 article that highlights thunderstorms and offers safety tips to avoid harm during a storm.

USA Today relates information about tornado safety to its readers. Find links to important tornado information in this December, 2005 article.

Doing a report on floods? Wrap it up by telling what people can do to be prepared and safe after a flood occurs. These short articles explain the precautions that should be taken with drinking water, food, sanitation, hygiene, and animals.

Actions to take that increase safety in the event of an earthquake or tsunami. Website covers identifying hazards in the home, creating a disaster plan, protecting yourself during an earthquake, checking for injuries and damage, and...

Hurricane Andrew struck southern Florida on August 24, 1992. As these articles explain, residents still feel the impact of the storm ten years later on many levels - the psychological toll, the cost of insurance, and in the need to...

Great resource for learning all about tornadoes. Find out how they are formed, how they erupt, the different types, and notable volcanic eruptions. Also includes safety tips, animations, and activities.

This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.

Come and learn more about tsunamis through this collection of resources. This site offers a wide variety of links to increase your knowledge of this powerful force of nature.

This resource explains what an earthquake is, as well as what you should do to protect yourself in case of an earthquake. It contains several factsheets of information.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration defines a tsunami and links to related pages about what causes tsunamis and how lives can be saved from their devastation.

This resource outlines the emergency procedures that have been developed in case of a federal nuclear emergency.