Each year, millions of people are affected by natural disasters and their consequences. The following fact sheets have been produced to offer information in Spanish regarding natural disasters in North Carolina. They include preparation checklists, explanations of what to do during a storm, and information on health and safety that will help the Hispanic/Latino community before, during, and after a natural disaster.

• ¿Qué es un Huracán? (What is a Hurricane?)
• ¿Qué es un Tornado? (What is a Tornado?)

Preparation

• Para Su Vivienda y Vehículo (Preparing Your Home and Car)
• Junte lo Indispensable/Botiquín de Primeros Auxilios (Essentials and First Aid Kit)
• Documentos Importantes (Important Documents)
• Tarjeta de Información Personal y Números Importantes (Personal Information Card and Important Numbers)
• Advertencias y Avisos (Watches and Warnings)
• Seguros (Aseguranza) (Insurance)
• Inventario del Hogar (Home Inventory)
• Protegiendo Puertas y Ventanas (Protecting Doors and Windows)
• Seguridad Para Personas con Necesidades Especiales (Safety for People with Special Needs)

During a Natural Disaster

• ¿Cuál es el Lugar Más Seguro en la Casa? (Where’s the Safest Place in a House?)
• Refugios (Shelters)

Recovering From a Natural Disaster

• Seguridad (Safety)
• Riesgos de Salud (Health Hazards)
• Agua Contaminada (Contaminated Water)
• Pozos (Wells)
• Fosas Sépticas (Septic Systems)
• Alimentos (Food)
• Insectos y Animales Peligrosos (Insects and Dangerous Animals)
• Limpieza (Cleanup)
• Reconstrucción y Fraude (Reconstruction and Fraud)
• Estrés (Stress)
• 911
• Si Usted No Tiene Teléfono (If You Don’t Have a Phone)