{"id":7751,"date":"2020-06-17T13:07:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T11:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/desastres-naturales\/"},"modified":"2020-06-17T13:28:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T11:28:52","slug":"natural-disasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural disasters: What to do before, during and after"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Natural disasters are events that <strong>happen unexpectedly and &#8211; in most cases &#8211; take us<\/strong> by surprise.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, it is important to have a plan that allows us to react immediately, having at hand indispensable elements to overcome any eventuality.<\/p>\n<p>Today we bring you a wealth of advice about <strong>natural disasters and what to do before, during and after an event of this type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Be_prepared_Bag_with_the_most_important\" >Be prepared: Bag with the most important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Preparation_involves_checking_how_things_are_at_home\" >Preparation involves checking how things are at home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Identifies_the_safe_places_in_case_of_natural_disaster\" >Identifies the safe places in case of natural disaster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#In_the_middle_of_a_natural_disaster_what_to_do\" >In the middle of a natural disaster, what to do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#The_event_is_over%E2%80%A6_Its_important_to_work_on_this\" >The event is over&#8230; It&#8217;s important to work on this<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#What_is_a_natural_disaster\" >What is a natural disaster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Importance_of_Preparing_for_Natural_Disasters\" >Importance of Preparing for Natural Disasters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Most_Common_Natural_Disasters\" >Most Common Natural Disasters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Volcanoes\" >Volcanoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Cyclones\" >Cyclones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Floods_caused_by_rainfall\" >Floods caused by rainfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Tremors_and_earthquakes\" >Tremors and earthquakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Natural_Fires\" >Natural Fires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/natural-disasters\/#Frosts_in_winter\" >Frosts in winter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_prepared_Bag_with_the_most_important\"><\/span>Be prepared: Bag with the most important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3223\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Prep\u00e1rate: Bolso con lo m\u00e1s importante\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepa\u0301rate-Bolso-con-lo-ma\u0301s-importante.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In view of the various changes that have occurred on the Earth today, it is necessary to <strong>be prepared for any probability of natural disaster that may occur<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the <strong>basic recommendations to face a natural disaster is to prepare<\/strong> for that event.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal is to have a bag that contains a series of implements that will allow you to get out of the way after the disaster has happened.<\/p>\n<p>Among the <strong>elements that should be part of your bag<\/strong> or equipment supplies we have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First aid kit.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency and family phone numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Bottles with purified water in unbreakable containers.<\/li>\n<li>Non-perishable and low weight food.<\/li>\n<li>Special food and medicine for the sick.<\/li>\n<li>Decapper, can opener and knife.<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight with spare batteries.<\/li>\n<li>Candles and matches.<\/li>\n<li>Battery-powered radio.<\/li>\n<li>Spare batteries.<\/li>\n<li>Set of clothes stored in a sealed bag.<\/li>\n<li>Thin, lightweight blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Copy of house and car keys.<\/li>\n<li>Personal and household documents packed in a plastic bag.<\/li>\n<li>Plastic bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_involves_checking_how_things_are_at_home\"><\/span>Preparation involves checking how things are at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3222\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"La preparaci\u00f3n pasa por revisar c\u00f3mo est\u00e1n las cosas en casa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-preparacio\u0301n-pasa-por-revisar-co\u0301mo-esta\u0301n-las-cosas-en-casa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is very important to check the conditions of our house, so we can <strong>determine the weak points of our security during a natural disaster<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To check the <strong>current state of our home<\/strong> is necessary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the foundations and structure of your house.<\/li>\n<li>Know how long it takes to evacuate your home.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that the electrical wiring in your house is in good condition.<\/li>\n<li>Check for gas leaks.<\/li>\n<li>Check that your trees are in good condition, otherwise prune them completely.<\/li>\n<li>If the authorities issue an evacuation call, before leaving your house: close the water and gas connections, turn down the electricity and close your house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identifies_the_safe_places_in_case_of_natural_disaster\"><\/span>Identifies the safe places in case of natural disaster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3221\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Identifica los lugares seguros ante desastre natural\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Identifica-los-lugares-seguros-ante-desastre-natural.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another important aspect to consider, before a natural disaster occurs, is to identify the spaces in your home that offer the most protection and allow you to take shelter with your family.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying <strong>the safety of each<\/strong> space is essential:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know the safest places in your home in case of an earthquake.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the clear areas of your home, if there is no safe area.<\/li>\n<li>Set up the smallest room in your house.<\/li>\n<li>Check the unsafe spaces in your home for objects that could fall and hurt you.<\/li>\n<li>Check that the drains in your house are in excellent condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_middle_of_a_natural_disaster_what_to_do\"><\/span>In the middle of a natural disaster, what to do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3220\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"En pleno desastre natural \u00bfQu\u00e9 hacer?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/En-pleno-desastre-natural-Que\u0301-hacer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many times the fear and the lack of preparation -in the presence of natural disasters- makes us lose the focus, <strong>stopping to act in consequence to the damages that these events can cause<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>During the evolution of a disaster, having a basic knowledge that allows you to protect your life and your family&#8217;s will make the difference.<\/p>\n<p>Here we share a series of <strong>recommendations that will allow you to manage the crisis during a natural disaster<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay away from windows, doors, and objects that might fall on you.<\/li>\n<li>If you can get out in 15 seconds or less, get out of the space you are in.<\/li>\n<li>If you can&#8217;t get out, look for shelter in the smallest room in the house, which is usually the bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use elevators to evacuate.<\/li>\n<li>If you are in the street, stay away from electrical poles and buildings, preferably looking for open spaces.<\/li>\n<li>If you are driving, find a safe place to park away from power lines and trees.<\/li>\n<li>Unplug all electrical appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_event_is_over%E2%80%A6_Its_important_to_work_on_this\"><\/span>The event is over&#8230; It&#8217;s important to work on this<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3225\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Ya pas\u00f3 el evento\u2026 Es importante trabajar en esto\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ya-paso\u0301-el-evento\u2026-Es-importante-trabajar-en-esto.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the natural disaster is over, <strong>the most important thing is to stay calm <\/strong>and follow the recommendations below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are outside, do not go inside immediately. Wait and see if there is an aftershock.<\/li>\n<li>If you are inside the house and hear cracks or see any damage to the structure, get out immediately.<\/li>\n<li>If you are trapped, stay calm and make a noise by banging on something to be found.<\/li>\n<li>Check for injuries and seek medical assistance if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Do not light a fire until you are sure there is no gas leak.<\/li>\n<li>Do not drive near rivers or waterways, even if it is not raining.<\/li>\n<li>In case of flooding, do not go into the water.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of Civil Protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_disaster\"><\/span>What is a natural disaster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3224\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\u00bfQu\u00e9 es un desastre natural?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-un-desastre-natural.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A natural disaster is an <strong>unexpected event capable of causing severe damage in a population<\/strong> that prevents the normal development of activities, affecting essential activities within society.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Preparing_for_Natural_Disasters\"><\/span>Importance of Preparing for Natural Disasters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3226\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Importancia de prepararse para los desastres naturales\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Importancia-de-prepararse-para-los-desastres-naturales.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The importance of preparing for natural disasters lies in having the necessary information for event management.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>minimize the power they have to cause losses<\/strong>, leaving emotional scars that affect the people who suffer them.<\/p>\n<p>The idea is to know in detail what the behavior of the population is while the three basic moments are developing: before, during and after a natural disaster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Common_Natural_Disasters\"><\/span>Most Common Natural Disasters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3227\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Desastres naturales m\u00e1s comunes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desastres-naturales-ma\u0301s-comunes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volcanoes\"><\/span>Volcanoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Volcanoes are <strong>formations of molten rock with an opening where magma comes out<\/strong>, they are shaped like a hill or mountain due to the accumulation of layers of lava and ash.<\/p>\n<p>There are two types of volcanoes: inactive ones that have had no activity for thousands of years or have erupted only once, and active ones that have stages of activity interrupted by variable periods of time.<\/p>\n<p>In order to inform the different levels of danger of the volcanic activity there is a mechanism of the <strong>National System of Protection called volcanic alert traffic light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>color green<\/strong> means that you can perform everyday activities normally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yellow<\/strong> indicates that you should be alert to information shared by authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>color red <\/strong>is used as an alarm signal, telling people to take shelter in safe spaces.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cyclones\"><\/span>Cyclones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cyclones are <strong>abnormal concentrations of low air pressure clouds<\/strong> with winds converging at high speeds in an anti-clockwise direction.<\/p>\n<p>They cause damage such as: rain, wind, wave and storm tide discharges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Another characteristic of cyclones is related to the strength of their winds<\/strong>, according to which they are classified as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tropical depression.<\/li>\n<li>Tropical Storm<\/li>\n<li>Hurricane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These phenomena are predictable and thanks to the Early Warning System the population at risk is informed in a timely manner of the presence of any of these phenomena.<\/p>\n<p>The Early Warning System includes <strong>5 phases that will allow for mass communication<\/strong> to reduce fear in the population, these are<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Warning:<\/strong> this is emitted when it detects the presence of the event.<\/li>\n<li>Warning<strong>:<\/strong> this is emitted when the detected phenomenon may cause damage and the possible trajectory and area of affectation is indicated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency:<\/strong> it spreads when the phenomenon is approaching, at this moment we take action to evacuate if the authorities consider it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alarm<\/strong>: it is transmitted when the phenomenon is affecting the communities. At that time, the population must be sheltered in safe spaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attention to the contingency:<\/strong> in this phase the authorities inform about the situation and the measures that the population must follow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floods_caused_by_rainfall\"><\/span>Floods caused by rainfall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Flooding caused by rain or stormwater flooding occurs when the <strong>drainage capacity of the land is saturated by rainwater <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Intense rains can cause floods, torrents or landslides that in some cases can develop for days or minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The danger of flooding lies in the consequences generated by <strong>water currents that can carry away stones, logs, hillsides and debris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tremors_and_earthquakes\"><\/span>Tremors and earthquakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tremors and earthquakes are caused by the <strong>sudden release of accumulated energy on the tectonic plates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The magnitude of the earthquake is recorded by using the seismograph through the Richter scale.<\/p>\n<p>It is also possible to measure the intensity of the earthquake, using the Mercalli scale. <strong>This scale is recorded using Roman numbers from I to XII.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Fires\"><\/span>Natural Fires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Natural fires develop large proportions of fire that can cause damage and loss of life and property.<\/p>\n<p>Fires <strong>can occur instantaneously or gradually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Natural fires occur in materials of an organic nature whose combustion is initiated by embers; this type of fire belongs to the A classification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frosts_in_winter\"><\/span>Frosts in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Winter frosts occur when <strong>the air temperature decreases to 0\u00b0C or less with respect to the surface<\/strong> of the ground for more than 8 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The aspect of the frosts can vary depending on the type and according to their aspect they are classified in<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>White frosts:<\/strong> are formed when air masses are humid, causing condensation and the formation of ice on the surface of plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black Frost:<\/strong> it develops when the air in the environment is dry, the process of condensation does not occur and no ice forms on the surface of the plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During black frosts, crops are damaged and the vegetation is often blackened.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natural disasters are events that happen unexpectedly and &#8211; in most cases &#8211; take us by surprise. 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