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.
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
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)
Resources
Public Service Announcements for Radio Stations
Posters and Handouts
- ¿Está Usted Preparado Para un Huracán? (Are you Ready for a Hurricane?)
- ¿Está Usted Preparado Para un Tornado? (Are you Ready for a Tornado?)
- Lista de Artículos Necesarios Para Una Tormenta (Storm Essentials List)
- ¿Quién le Puede Ayudar? (Who Can Help?)
- Agua Contaminada (Contaminated Water)
- Reconstrucción (Reconstruction)
- Agencias Nacionales y Estatales (National and State Agencies)
Additional Resources
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