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Flood Infrastructure Failure
Failure of a flood protection structure or system which has the potential to threaten life and/or improved property.
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Drought
A period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops, livestock, and potable water supplies.
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Extreme Temperatures
Temperature variations above (extreme heat) or below (extreme cold) normal conditions which threaten the health and safety of people, crops, livestock, and improved property.
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Flood
A great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
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Hazardous Materials
Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical) that has the ability to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. Some of these hazards can be easily identified by the markings on their containers.
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Geologic Events
Occurrences that change the surface of the Earth or the structure of the Earth that lies below the ground.
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Pandemic
A disease prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world.
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Radiological Issues
An unintentional exposure to materials that emit ionizing radiation.
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Severe Storm
Any dangerous meteorological phenomenon with the potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life.
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Utility Failure
Any disruption in the services necessary for the safe and continued operation of a residence, business, or essential community service.
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Fire
The rapid oxidation of material in an exothermic chemical process of combustion that releases heat, light and various reaction products such as smoke.
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Winter Weather
A winter weather phenomenon (such as snow, sleet, ice, wind chill) that impacts public safety, transportation, and/or commerce.
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