According to a global risk assessment company called Maplecroft, it is mostly developing nations that pertain to countries with the most natural disasters risk. This is mainly due to the fact that they have fragile infrastructure to begin with and their healthcare is not prepared enough to deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster. This is why they are most susceptible to natural disaster risk and deaths that result.
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If you live in or near a coastal area in, say, Florida, then you have probably wondered more than once about how to be prepared for a hurricane. Here are the 7 things you absolutely must do in order to be prepared at all times.
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4. Crawling Out of Bed
If you happen to be in bed when an earthquake hits, don’t attempt to leave it, unless your room has a heavy fixture above the bed. According to studies conducted on earthquakes, staying in bed and covering yourself with a pillow will actually increase your survival chances.
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People who live in earthquake-prone areas are often instructed on what they should do when an earthquake hits. However, when they are actually caught in an earthquake, what NOT to do seems like it has never been taught to them. Here are the 7 main mistakes people make during an earthquake:

1. Running for the Door
This idea comes from the notion that the doorway is a structurally sound location, so it is the least likely to collapse. This may be partially true for older buildings, but modern doorway construction is quite different, so the doorways in these buildings will not be stronger than any other part. If you stand in the doorway, you are risking collision with other objects, which may come flying at you unexpectedly. Continue Reading »

4 – Forget the motor, we’re going back to the horse and cart!
Forget about your car. If you live in the US, then there’s going to be so much ash, that it will clog everything up and you’ve probably got your last speeding ticket for a while. Forget flying – we all saw what happened after the pip squeak (in comparison) Icelandic volcano took off. Prepare to buy a horse, get on your bike, or stay where you are.
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If you are reading this article then you are probably aware of the Yellowstone eruption threat to civilization. If not then here it is in one sentence: Underneath Yellowstone park is a volcano so big that if it blows it will likely take out half of the US before casting ash plumes that will block out the sun and bring the world into a decade long perpetual winter.
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Iceland
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Most of us have heard about the doomsday predictions for 2012. Some of us take it with a pinch of salt, but others are taking it so seriously that they are actually making active preparations. If you are in the latter group, then you perhaps you are even looking for a different country to hide out in! Well, here is my list of safe places to be – but be aware, civilizations have predicted doomsday scenarios for thousands of years, and so far not one of them has come true!
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Its the Asians that get the brunt of the worst hurricanes. North and Central America has its fair share too, as we all know, but this is nothing compared to what the far east has suffered from over the centuries. Take a look at the worst hurricanes ever to see:
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If you live in or near a coastal area in, say, Florida, then you have probably wondered more than once about how to be prepared for a hurricane. Here are the 7 things you absolutely must do in order to be prepared at all times.

Making an Emergency Kit. There may not be much you can do during the hurricane itself, but this is very handy after the storm. This box should contain fresh water, first aid items, matches, candles, snacks, a radio with batteries, and various medications. During the storm you may not have power, water, or a phone connection.
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