Disaster Response

The links below contain information on various disasters. VCU users can use Access World News for current U.S. and world news and World News Connection for current non-U.S. news sources. If you need further information, Ask us.

Tornadoes

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Tornado
• National Severe Storms Laboratory (NOAA): Tornado Basics
• National Severe Storms Laboratory (NOAA):Tornado FAQ
• National Severe Storms Laboratory (NOAA): Annual Tornado Running Total
• National Atlas.gov: When and where do tornadoes occur?

Wildfires

• National Interagency Fire Center
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Wildfire
• USDA Forest Service: Active Fire Maps

Volcano Eruptions

• United States Geological Association: Volcano Alerts
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Volcanoes
• Oregon State University: Volcano World

Blizzards, snowstorms & other winter weather

• National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)
• National Weather Service Forecast Office (NOAA): Blizzards
• National Weather Service (NOAA): Winter Weather Safety and Awareness

Landslides

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Landslide and Debris Flow
• United States Geological Association: Landslide Hazards Program
• United States Search and Rescue Task Force: Landslide information
  Includes various types of slides and safety information
• California Dept. of Public Health: Landslide and Mudslide

Coal Mining

• Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
• United States Mine Rescue Association