3 notesHurricanes, Earthquakes and Plane Crashes - Oh My!
Did you know:
Hurricanes - The costliest hurricane to occur in the United States since the year 1900 was undoubtedly Hurricane Katrina. The main areas of damage occurred during Hurricane Katrina were southeastern Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In total, the total cost of damages were around $81 billion.
Source: The National Hurricane Center
Earthquakes - Staying safe during an earthquake is all about preparation. It’s nearly impossible to pinpoint when and where an earthquake will strike. If you live in an earthquake-prone region, the following links could prove invaluable to you and your family’s survival
- What To Do Before an Earthquake (FEMA)
- FAQ - Earthquake Preparedness (U.S. Geological Survey)
- Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety (EarthquakeCountry.info)
- How to Prepare for an Earthquake (Wikihow)
Plane Crashes - Last year in Baltimore, Maryland, there was one plane crash. A non-fatal plane crash occurred on May 6, 2009, involving a Boeing DC-10 aircraft.
Source: NTSB.gov
In 2000, an Alaskan Airlines Douglas MD-83 airliner went down, killing 88 people. In August 2006, a Bombardier CRJ-100 went down in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
Source: NTSB.gov
Stay safe out there.
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