You live in this region if your address is in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut or Massachusetts. You’re at high risk of:

Keep an emergency kit on hand, and create an evacuation plan for your household, including pets.

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you get caught in a storm while on the road. Avoid driving, stay indoors and dress in layers of lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay warm.

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You live in this region if your address is in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware or Washington, DC. You’re at high risk of:

Keep an emergency kit on hand, and create an evacuation plan for your household, including pets.

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you get caught in a storm while on the road. Avoid driving, stay indoors and dress in layers of lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay warm.

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You live in this region if your address is in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas or Missouri. You're at high to moderate risk of:

Know where the safest place is in your home to gather, preferably a windowless interior space on the lowest floor.

Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON with everyone in your household.

Sign up for the emergency notification systems that your community uses. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice, and keep an emergency kit in your car. Listen to local radio and television for the latest on safe evacuation routes.

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You live in this region if your address is in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California or Hawaii. You're at high risk of:

Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON with everyone in your household.

Sign up for the emergency notification systems that your community uses. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice, and keep an emergency kit in your car. Listen to local radio and television for the latest on safe evacuation routes.

Keep an emergency kit on hand, and create an evacuation plan for your household, including pets.

Keep a dust mask and goggles on hand for every member of your family, and talk about your plan so everyone knows what to do in case of eruption.

Plan evacuation routes from home, work, school and other places you frequently go. Try to pick safe places 2 miles inland or 100 feet above sea level.

Learn about local evacuation plans. Talk to everyone in your household about what you'll do if a landslide happens.

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You live in this region if your address is in Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan/CNMI, American Samoa or the U.S. Virgin Islands. You're at high to moderate risk of:

Keep an emergency kit on hand, and create an evacuation plan for your household, including pets.

Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON with everyone in your household.

Plan evacuation routes from home, work, school and other places you frequently go. Try to pick safe places 2 miles inland or 100 feet above sea level.

Keep a dust mask and goggles on hand for every member of your family, and talk about your plan so everyone knows what to do in case of eruption.

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Never walk, swim or drive through flood water. As little as 6 inches of floodwater can knock you off of your feet. Remember: "Turn around, don’t drown!"

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You can protect yourself from home fires by taking two simple steps: Test your smoke alarms monthly and practice your fire escape plan.

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Stay aware of the heat and heat index. Drink plenty of fluids, stay indoors, and avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Check on friends and neighbors who may need help (older adults, people with disabilities, people who are sick, or people with young children).

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Keep battery-powered lanterns and flashlights on hand. Don't use candles. Understand how to safely use generators, and never use generators indoors or in enclosed spaces.

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If you are outside, immediately seek shelter indoors. Remain indoors. Designate a safe place in your home to gather away from windows, glass doors and skylights. Remember: "When the thunder roars, go indoors!"

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Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you get caught in a storm while on the road. Avoid driving, stay indoors and dress in layers of lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay warm.

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You live in this region if your address is in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas or Oklahoma. You're at high risk of:

Know where the safest place is in your home to gather, preferably a windowless interior space on the lowest floor.

Learn about local evacuation plans. Talk to everyone in your household about what you'll do if a landslide happens.

Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON with everyone in your household.

Keep an emergency kit on hand, and create an evacuation plan for your household, including pets.

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You live in this region if your address is in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico or Nevada. You're at high risk of:

Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD ON with everyone in your household.

Sign up for the emergency notification systems that your community uses. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice, and keep an emergency kit in your car. Listen to local radio and television for the latest on safe evacuation routes.

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you get caught in a storm while on the road. Avoid driving, stay indoors and dress in layers of lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay warm.

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