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Learn About Hazards that Impact Montgomery County Residents

Whether it’s a natural hazard like a severe thunderstorm or a technological hazard like a water main break, disasters can occur at any time.

The more you know about how hazards may affect your family and your community, the better you can prepare.

Following are natural and technological hazards that may occur in Montgomery County:

Natural Hazards

• Severe Storms
• Hurricanes
• Winter Storms
• Tornados
• Earthquakes
• Flood
• Heat

Technological Hazards

• Chemical Spill
• Terrorism
• Fire
• Radiological
• Utility Disruption