Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters in Glynn County

Natural disasters may occur at any time of the year. Geographical locations and the seasons, determine to which types of disasters an area is susceptible. Hurricanes are localized events in that they normally occur only along the Atlantic and Gulf coastal areas. Earthquakes are also considered localized events. The southern parts of our country don't usually have snow, ice, or winter storms. The remaining events can and do occur in all parts of the country. Do not listen to rumors concerning any type of disaster, evacuations, or instructions concerning any of these. Always listen to the official information that is given through official channels.

Tornadoes

These are several of the most popular tornado sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

Tornado FAQs: Information on Tornadoes.
Storm Prediction Center: Monitors and forecasts thunderstorms, tornadoes, extreme winds, and other hazardous weather across the continental U.S.
Tornados - Ready.gov - Safety information on before, during and after a Tornado.

Lightning

These are several of the most popular lightning sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

Exploratorium: Dig into an overview of the phenomenon of lightening. Includes details about its place in history.
NOAA Lightning Safety: National Weather Service Lightning Safety

Thunderstorms

These are several of the most popular thunderstorm sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

National Weather Service Thunderstorm Awareness: Awareness and preparedness guides

Flash Floods

These are several of the most popular flash flood sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

NWS Floods and Flash Floods: Background information on the floods and flash floods including occurrence, fact sheets, emergency information and preparedness, and tips on recovering from a flood.

Storm Surge

These are several of the most popular storm surge flood sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

National Hurricane Center - Storm Surge Overview
Surge Maps

Earthquakes

These are several of the most popular earthquake sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

Nevada Seismological Lab: Earthquake information
U.S. Geological Service: Practical advice on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake to prevent property damage and injury.

Wildfires

These are several of the most popular wildfire sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

Wildfire News: Provides news about forest fires and links to wildfire-related associations. Check out fire potential maps and fire weather forecasts.

Health Concerns

Hypothermia

These are several of the most popular Hypothermia sites. They all have links to many more interesting sites.

CDC- Prevent Hypothermia & Frostbite: Hypothermia and frostbite are defined and tips on prevention and treatment are provided.

Health for Pets

Disaster Preparedness site - AMVA offers a variety of resources to assist veterinarians, animal owners, and others interested in the well-being of animals to prepare for animal safety in the event of a disaster.

Natural Disasters