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Emergency Resources

In any life-threatening emergency, call 911 first. This page is a reference to official national agencies — it is not a local emergency service.

When the ground shakes, the sky turns, or the land catches fire, it helps to know where the authoritative information lives. Below are official U.S. national government resources for natural hazards and disasters — the agencies that issue the real warnings, maps, and guidance. Bookmark this page; in an emergency, go straight to the source.

Call first

  • 911 — police, fire, medical, and rescue. Always your first call in a life-threatening emergency.
  • Poison Control — 1-800-222-1222 · poison.org — 24/7, free, and confidential.

Earthquakes, volcanoes & tsunamis

  • USGS Earthquake Hazards — earthquake.usgs.gov — real-time quake maps, “Did You Feel It?”, and aftershock guidance.
  • USGS Volcano Hazards — volcanoes.usgs.gov — volcano alert levels and activity updates.
  • NOAA Tsunami Warning — tsunami.gov — U.S. tsunami warnings and coastal guidance.

Severe weather, floods & storms

  • National Weather Service — weather.gov — warnings, watches, and forecasts for your location.
  • National Hurricane Center — nhc.noaa.gov — tropical storm and hurricane tracking.

Wildfire

  • National Interagency Fire Center — nifc.gov — national wildfire status and preparedness.
  • U.S. Forest Service — fs.usda.gov — forest conditions, closures, and fire information.

Disaster preparedness & aid

  • Ready.gov (FEMA) — ready.gov — how to prepare for and respond to disasters.
  • DisasterAssistance.gov — disasterassistance.gov — find and apply for federal help after a declared disaster.

Wildlife (federal)

  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — fws.gov — federal wildlife and endangered-species matters.
  • NOAA Fisheries — fisheries.noaa.gov — report stranded or injured marine mammals and sea turtles.

These are national resources and general references, not local emergency services. Agency websites and phone numbers can change — for immediate danger, call 911, and for local warnings follow your county or state emergency management office.