emergency
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The First Things to Do If a Natural Disaster Occurs While You’re on Holiday
Part of the appeal of travel is getting to experience something new, but dealing with a natural disaster while on vacation isn’t exactly what most people have in mind. With extreme weather becoming increasingly common, you may already have a plan in place for dealing with an emergency evacuation in your area. But what should…
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How to Find Emergency Contact Info on Someone Else’s Phone
In an emergency, it’s important to get in touch with the right people. Here’s how you can find emergency contact information on your phone.
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How to Survive a Landslide
Winter is coming to the U.S., and in Western states it’s not just bringing snow, skiing, and hot toddies. Some Left Coasters are bracing for terrifying mudslides that could carry away or crush buildings, vehicles, and people.
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How to Survive a Disaster, With Crisis Reporter Judith Matloff
This week on The Upgrade we’re tackling how to survive all types of situations — from hurricanes to earthquakes, scary active shooter situations to stampedes — we’re covering it all with help from crisis reporter Judith Matloff. Judith has 40 years of experience reporting in war zones, uprisings, and other dangerous circumstances. She now teaches…