How To - Murtha Institute

This section is provided to assist you prior to and during various local and national disaster situations.

Disaster Response

How to Recover from a Disaster: Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster and less stressful.
Infants, Toddlers, and Children in a Disaster: Infants and toddlers require special care immediately after disasters.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Working with neighbors in an emergency can save lives and property.
Pet and Livestock Care in a Disaster: When preparing for a potential emergency, don’t forget to include pets and livestock.

Protection During Severe Weather: All communities are vulnerable to a variety of severe weather conditions. Be prepared!
In Case of Tornado: Know what to do in a tornado emergency.
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale: Scale Number for a Sustained-Winds-Damage Storm
Winter Traveling: Prepare for winter travel

Nuclear Power Plant Emergency: Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a nuclear power plant emergency.
Thunderstorm Hazard: Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a thunderstorm hazard.
Tsunami Hazard: Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a tsunami hazard.
Winter Storm Hazard: Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a winter storm hazard.

Earthquake: Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify an earthquake hazard.
Extreme Heat Hazard: Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify an extreme heat hazard.
Hurricane Hazard: Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a hurricane hazard.