Disaster preparedness guides
Knowing what to do before a disaster makes the biggest difference. These are the same guides as in the Koruya app: short summaries of official pages, every step with its source.
Sources: Ready.gov · AFAD · National Weather Service · AFAD; UNESCO-IOC
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Earthquake
Secure your home and make a plan; drop, cover and hold on during the shaking; recover safely afterwards.
- Before8
- During6
- After8
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Flood
Never walk, swim or drive through flood water; turn around. Go higher, and do not go home until the authorities say it is safe.
- Before4
- During8
- After7
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Wildfire
Know your evacuation route in advance, follow the alerts and leave immediately when told to.
- Before3
- During4
- After4
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Storm
When thunder roars, go indoors; move to an interior room away from windows; keep away from fallen lines.
- Before2
- During4
- After1
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Tsunami
On the coast, a strong earthquake or the sea suddenly pulling back is your warning: do not wait for an official alert, go high.
- Before3
- During7
- After5
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Landslide
Know the signs: new cracks in the ground, doors that suddenly stick, unusual sounds; in danger, move uphill out of the path.
- Before6
- During7
- After6
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Extreme heat
Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, check on others; know the signs of heat stroke.
- Before4
- During8
- After0
A short summary of the sources below, checked against them. Read a source for the full advice.
This guide works offline and summarises public official pages. It is not a live or official announcement; follow the authorities' instructions.