10 Interesting Fact About Natural disasters and emergency response

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• Earthquakes are one of the most common natural disasters throughout the world.
• Tsunamis occur when there are major changes in the seabed, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
• Typhoon Storms are formed when different winds meet in the atmosphere and rotate around the center of low pressure.
• Floods can occur due to high rainfall, high tides, or damage to the dam or embankment.
• Forest fires can be started by lightning, humans, or even unintentional fires such as those that emerged from the fire camp.
• Natural disasters can affect infrastructure such as highways, bridges and electricity networks.
• Emergency handling must be carried out by firefighters, police, and medical services to help people affected by natural disasters.
• Emergency assistance centers such as 911 in the United States, 112 in most Europe, and 000 in Australia can be contacted in an emergency situation.
• Self -protection such as making food and water supplies, as well as making evacuation plans, can help reduce risk during natural disasters.
• Technology such as early warning systems and weather oversight applications can help people avoid natural disasters.