Earthquakes: MedlinePlus

Earthquakes: MedlinePlus: "Earthquakes"

An earthquake happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another. Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning at any time of the day or night. If an earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause property damage, injuries, and even deaths. If you live in a coastal area, there is the possibility of atsunami. Damage from earthquakes can also lead to floods or fires.

Although there are no guarantees of safety during an earthquake, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses.

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  • Earthquakes(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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  • Haiti - HHS Relief and Support Activities(Dept. of Health and Human Services)

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• Overviews

  • Earthquake(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
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  • Earthquakes(Dept. of Homeland Security)
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  • HHS Response to 2011 Earthquake/Tsunami Disaster(Dept. of Health and Human Services)

• Coping

  • Guidance for Caregivers: Children or Teens Who Had a Loved One Die in the Earthquake(National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

• Related Issues

  • Are You Ready? Earthquakes(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
  • Earthquakes and Fire Safety(United States Fire Administration)
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  • Preparing for Events, Earthquakes(American Red Cross)

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  • Tsunami and Earthquake Research(U.S. Geological Survey)
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  • Article: Disaster response in an earthquake zone.
  • Article: Nurses in the community pull together to help the injured.
  • Article: Seconds before the big one.
  • Earthquakes -- see more articles
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• Dictionaries/Glossaries

  • Earthquake Glossary(U.S. Geological Survey)
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  • Earthquakes -- The Risk to You and Your Community(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
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  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
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  • Earthquake Facts(U.S. Geological Survey)
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• Children

  • Earthquakes for Kids(U.S. Geological Survey)
  • FEMA for Kids: Earthquakes(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
  • Parent Guidelines for Helping Children After an Earthquake(National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
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