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If wildfires are affecting your area, keep a go-bag ready with medications, important documents, water, snacks and supplies for kids & pets. Know alternate evacuation routes and follow local officials’ instructions. If told to evacuate, leave immediately. Ready.gov/wildfires
Emergency preparedness kit with water bottles, canned food, flashlight, batteries, face mask, and first aid supplies arranged on a table.

ALT Emergency preparedness kit with water bottles, canned food, flashlight, batteries, face mask, and first aid supplies arranged on a table.

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If you are in Guam or CNMI and experiencing flooding from Typhoon #Champi, never walk or drive through flooded areas. Floodwater can contain dangerous debris, harmful contaminants and electrical hazards from downed power lines. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Flooded neighborhood with damaged houses and palm trees after a typhoon, rescue workers assisting in a boat.

ALT Flooded neighborhood with damaged houses and palm trees after a typhoon, rescue workers assisting in a boat.

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Several large wildfires continue to burn across CA. If your area's impacted by wildfires, limit your time outdoors to reduce exposure to smoke. If you must go outside, use a mask to protect yourself from smoke inhalation & check your area's air quality at airnow.gov.
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Guam and CNMI: Do NOT turn on the appliances in your home if you see downed power lines in the area following Typhoon #Champi. Assume any downed wires are live, charged and dangerous. Report sightings to your local officials and keep your distance.
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ALT Image of a flooded suburban street after a storm, highlighting hurricane aftermath hazards.

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Areas affected by Typhoon #Champi are still experiencing power outages. If you're using a generator, be sure to only turn it on outdoors and keep it at least 20 feet away from your home. To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep the generator dry and protected from water.
Safety warning advising to keep generators at least 20 feet away from homes and garages to prevent indoor use hazards. Text reads "never use a generator indoors. keep generators outside and away from homes and garages"

ALT Safety warning advising to keep generators at least 20 feet away from homes and garages to prevent indoor use hazards. Text reads "never use a generator indoors. keep generators outside and away from homes and garages"

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Guam + CNMI: If your area is affected by flooding, avoid entering floodwaters. They may contain hidden dangers that can threaten your health and safety, like debris, downed power lines and sewage. These hazards are even more difficult to see at night. 🔗 ready.gov/floods
Floodwaters submerge houses and cars, with debris and fallen power lines creating a hazardous scene. Text reads "flood water is dangerous"

ALT Floodwaters submerge houses and cars, with debris and fallen power lines creating a hazardous scene. Text reads "flood water is dangerous"

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If Typhoon #Champi affected your area, stay safe! Conditions will continue to change. Follow updates from local officials before traveling, returning home or beginning cleanup.
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Rain from Typhoon #Champi may linger even after the storm has left the area causing dangerous flash flooding. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! 🌧️ Stay away from flooded roads. 🚗 Never drive through floodwaters. ⚠️ Follow local alerts & warnings. ready.gov/floods
Illustration showing typhoon safety tips including avoiding floodwaters, staying indoors, listening to authorities, and texting instead of calling during emergencies.

ALT Illustration showing typhoon safety tips including avoiding floodwaters, staying indoors, listening to authorities, and texting instead of calling during emergencies.

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Power outages are being reported across Guam and CNMI after Typhoon #Champi. If you lost power due to the storm: • Use flashlights instead of candles. • Unplug electronics to prevent damage from power surges. • Never use generators indoors. More tips: ready.gov/power-outages
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Guam: Prepare now before Tropical Storm Champi brings heavy rain to your area. Flood Watch: Get Ready! Have supplies, charge your phone and stay tuned to alerts. Flood Warning: Take Action! Move to higher ground, avoid flooded roads and follow directions from local officials.
Illustration of a weather reporter under an umbrella warning about possible flooding and advising to stay tuned for updates.

ALT Illustration of a weather reporter under an umbrella warning about possible flooding and advising to stay tuned for updates.

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Today is the Great #ShakeOut! Earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime. Join us today, Oct 15, to practice key safety steps: DROP to your hands & knees COVER your head & neck under a desk HOLD ON until shaking stops Learn more at shakeout.org ready.gov/earthquakes
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Did you Shake Out today? We did! If you missed practicing your safety in an earthquake, no worries. You can do it any time, any place. Learn more here: ready.gov/earthquakes #mowx @MoSEMA_
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It's #ShakeOut Day! FEMA Region 10 staff joined people across the country in practicing "Drop, Cover and Hold On," the recommended actions to take during an earthquake. Knowing what to do before an earthquake can help you respond quickly and protect yourself before shaking starts
Image shows a photo collage of various individuals underneath different desks. In the middle of the image is the Great ShakeOut Logo and a graphic depicting "Drop, Cover and Hold On". Beneath the logo is text that states, "FEMA Region 10" in black font.

ALT Image shows a photo collage of various individuals underneath different desks. In the middle of the image is the Great ShakeOut Logo and a graphic depicting "Drop, Cover and Hold On". Beneath the logo is text that states, "FEMA Region 10" in black font.

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Guam: A typhoon watch is in effect as Tropical storm Champi approaches. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts. Follow instructions from local officials, stay informed with updates from @NWSGuam and prepare for strong winds and flooding.
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ALT Smartphone with alert icon and radio beside text urging to follow guidance from local officials on a light green background.

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Practice makes perfect. Are you participating in the #GreatShakeout? Remember, when the ground shakes: Drop, Cover and Hold On!
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Up to 7 inches of rain have already fallen in parts of the Southern Plains, with more possible. Be ready for flooding & severe weather. Follow local officials’ instructions, move to higher ground if flooding occurs & never walk or drive through floodwater. Ready.gov/floods
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Storms across the Southern Plains pose a dual threat today for flooding and severe weather. Up to 7 inches of rain have already fallen with several more inches possible through tomorrow morning. Follow the forecast updates at weather.gov
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🔔Earthquakes can happen across the United States without warning. Do you know what to do? Join millions tomorrow, Oct. 15, at 10:15 a.m. your local time for the Great Shakeout. Practicing “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” now can keep you safe later. More: ShakeOut.org
Announcement for ShakeOut earthquake preparedness event on October 15, 2026, encouraging registration at ShakeOut.org.

ALT Announcement for ShakeOut earthquake preparedness event on October 15, 2026, encouraging registration at ShakeOut.org.

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Earthquakes can happen in New England, and shaking can be felt far from the source. On Oct. 15, join the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill. Practice: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. ShakeOut.org #GreatShakeOut #NewEngland
Graphic promoting the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Text reads: “Join Us in the World’s Largest Earthquake Drill. October 15, 2026. Register: ShakeOut.org.” The ShakeOut logo appears at lower right.

ALT Graphic promoting the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Text reads: “Join Us in the World’s Largest Earthquake Drill. October 15, 2026. Register: ShakeOut.org.” The ShakeOut logo appears at lower right.

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Heavy rain is forecast across parts of the central and southern U.S., including KS, MO, OK, AR, and central/southern TX. Stay indoors if possible. If you must drive, plan your route, avoid low-lying roads, and never drive through floodwater or around barricades.
Road barricade blocking a flooded street with water covering the area and trees in the background, warning against driving through floodwaters.

ALT Road barricade blocking a flooded street with water covering the area and trees in the background, warning against driving through floodwaters.

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Severe storms may bring hail, damaging winds & possible tornadoes to parts of the central & southern Plains & Lower Missouri Valley today into tonight. Download the FEMA App to get weather alerts from @NWS for up to 5 locations. More: ready.gov/fema-app
National Weather Service
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Severe weather outlook today (Tues): Widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley this afternoon into tonight. More isolated severe weather may occur from southwest Texas into the mid Mississippi Valley, and in parts of New York. weather.gov
NOAA Storm Prediction Center Day 1 severe weather outlook for Tuesday, October 13, 2026. A Slight Risk (yellow, level 2 of 5) extends from western Oklahoma through central Kansas into southeastern Nebraska. A broader Marginal Risk (dark green, level 1 of 5) stretches from southwest Texas northeast through Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, with another area across western and central New York. General thunderstorms (light green) are possible across portions of the Southwest, southern Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, Texas Gulf Coast, and southern Florida. Outlook valid through 7 AM CDT Wednesday, October 14.

ALT NOAA Storm Prediction Center Day 1 severe weather outlook for Tuesday, October 13, 2026. A Slight Risk (yellow, level 2 of 5) extends from western Oklahoma through central Kansas into southeastern Nebraska. A broader Marginal Risk (dark green, level 1 of 5) stretches from southwest Texas northeast through Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, with another area across western and central New York. General thunderstorms (light green) are possible across portions of the Southwest, southern Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, Texas Gulf Coast, and southern Florida. Outlook valid through 7 AM CDT Wednesday, October 14.

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