Natural Hazards: What You Should

KnowJocelyn Cortez

Hazard: A potential threat to human life or property◦Disaster: Hazardous even that occurs

over a certain amount of time in a defined area

◦Catastrophe: Massive disaster that requires significant amount of money or time to recover

What defines a Natural Hazard?

A series of catastrophic events in Japan, 2011

Catastrophe

Floods: Natural Process of overbank flow

Earthquakes: Ground shaking

Tornadoes: A dangerous vortex of violent, rotating winds

Hurricanes: Large, swirling storms that form over warm ocean water

Tsunamis: A destructive wave caused by the displacement of ocean water

What kinds of hazards are there?

Any! *Flooding, erosion, and as a result,

landslides are the three most seen disasters in Utah’s history◦ Thistle Lake◦ Lake Bonneville◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_d

etailpage&v=WW9ILb4cr7w

What Natural Hazards is Utah Most Susceptible to?

Rumor Has It…

Where is an earthquake likely to happen

In Utah?

How Can We Prepare?

Physically Mentally

Always have stored food and water

Create first aid kits Get to know your

surroundings Ensure that your

home is protected or insured in case of any damage

Create a “safe plan” with family members

Do your research and educate yourself

ASK QUESTIONS!

How Can You Reduce the Risk of Natural Hazards

Anticipate the Hazard

Take Action:

Land Use Planning

React

What would be some other effective ways to take precautions when preparing for a natural disaster?

What are the three most common natural disasters in the state of Utah?

ASK YOURSELF!

Devecchio, First. Hazards Natural. Third. Pearson, 2009. Print

. "Hazards Handbook." beready.utah.gov. N.p., 2008. Web. 24 Apr 2012. <http://beready.utah.gov/beready/documents/HazardsHandbookDraft8.pdf>.

. "Natural Hazard Programs." water.usgs.gov. N.p., 2005. Web. 24 Apr 2012. <http://water.usgs.gov/wid/html/HRDS.html>.

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