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	Health Officer: C. Devadason, M.D., D.P.H. Deputy Health Officer: Faye Reed, R.N., M.S.

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Natural Disasters
Natural hazards such as flood, fire, earthquake, tornado, and windstorms affect thousands of people every year. We need to know what our risks are from natural hazards and take sensible precautions to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Below are the most common natural disasters that may occur in our area. Click on the link to obtain general information and disaster preparedness information.

Disaster preparedness recommendations from
Maryland Emergency Management Administration (MEMA)

EXTREME HEAT

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.asp
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp

THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING

http://www.noaa.gov/lightning.html

HURRICANES

http://hurricanes.noaa.gov/

TORNADOES

http://www.noaa.gov/tornadoes.html

FLOODS

http://www.noaa.gov/floods.html