Emergency Zone

  • Understanding the Dangers and Causes of Landslides: A Swiss Alps Case Study
    May 29, 2025 Emergency Zone

    Understanding the Dangers and Causes of Landslides: A Swiss Alps Case Study

    Landslides are sudden and deadly natural disasters, often triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or melting glaciers. A recent example is the devastating landslide in Blatten, Switzerland, where a glacier collapse buried much of the village. Thankfully, early evacuation efforts saved hundreds of lives. This tragedy highlights the importance of being prepared for any emergency. With Emergency Zone’s bug out bags and survival kits, you can ensure your family is ready to evacuate quickly and stay safe when disaster strikes. Don’t wait—prepare today.

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  • How to Prepare For a Hurricane or Tropical Storm
    June 10, 2020 Emergency Zone

    How to Prepare For a Hurricane or Tropical Storm

    Guest Writer: Rocio Espinoza In terms of property damage, floods by way of hurricanes and tropical storms are the most common forms of natural disasters in the United States. Floods can occur via torrential rains, rising water from rivers or...

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  • Flooding: What You May or May Not Already Know
    April 16, 2018 Emergency Zone

    Flooding: What You May or May Not Already Know

    By Madison F. With the beauty of Springtime, the deadliness of floods come. The snow starts melting, and spring storms start coming. Many places are already seeing the effects of these deadly floods. Flooding happens, what should we do or...

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  • Nature is Taking its Toll
    April 16, 2018 Emergency Zone

    Nature is Taking its Toll

    By Madison F. Weather tends to be unpredictable. The winter storm Xanto struck many northern states this past week. In Green Bay, Wisconsin, the storm broke the record for the heaviest snow fall in April, and 2nd for the heaviest...

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  • What Do Natural Disasters Mean for Me?
    February 20, 2018 Emergency Zone

    What Do Natural Disasters Mean for Me?

    By Madison F. Natural disasters have been around long before man. They are natural occurrences of the earth. Places flood. The earth shakes. There is nothing inherently wrong with these events until it disrupts life. Thousands of earthquakes aren’t felt,...

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