The top 10 deadliest disasters that people should prepare for can vary depending on the location and the individual’s circumstances. However, based on historical data and current global trends, here are ten disasters that people should consider preparing for:
According to a survey conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2020, only 32% of Americans reported that they had taken steps to prepare for a natural disaster in the past year.This means that the majority of Americans, approximately 68%, are not adequately prepared for a natural disaster. The survey found that the most common reason for not preparing was a lack of awareness or understanding of what actions to take. Other reasons included a lack of time, resources, or motivation to prepare. It’s important for individuals and families to take proactive steps to prepare for natural disasters to minimize the risk of injury or loss of life and to help ensure a quicker recovery following a disaster.
Here are the top 10 worst earthquakes in recorded history, ranked by the estimated number of fatalities: Shaanxi Earthquake, China (1556) – Estimated 830,000 fatalities Tangshan Earthquake, China (1976) – Estimated 242,000 fatalities Aleppo Earthquake, Syria (1138) – Estimated 230,000 fatalities Sumatra-Andaman Earthquake and Tsunami (2004) – Estimated 227,898 fatalities Haiyuan Earthquake, China (1920) – […]
Here are the top 10 worst floods in recorded history, ranked by the estimated number of fatalities: China floods (1931) – Estimated 1-4 million fatalities Huang He (Yellow) River, China (1887) – Estimated 900,000-2 million fatalities China floods (1642) – Estimated 300,000-400,000 fatalities Yangtze River, China (1954) – Estimated 30,000-230,000 fatalities Hanoi and Red River […]
BE PREPARED. BE READY. STAY ALIVE. Preparing for a Natural Disaster: Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself and Your Family Natural disasters can strike anywhere and at any time. Whether it’s a hurricane, earthquake, tornado, or wildfire, it’s important to be prepared. Taking steps to prepare ahead of time can help minimize the risk […]
