In the United States our geographical regions are vulnerable to six potential natural hazards that may cause major or catastrophic destruction: hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and ice storms. The following table lists the characteristics of each hazard type and the associated damage expected from these events. PAR Disaster Service is prepared to mobilize at a moments notice to assist areas with remediation services in response to each of the potential disasters and the damage they may cause.
| HAZARD TYPE |
CHARACTERISTICS |
TYPE OF ACUMULATIVE DAMAGE |
| Hurricanes |
High velocity winds, storm surge, wave action |
- Whole trees and vegetation
- Construction materials
- Damaged structures
- Damaged marine vessels
- Sediment and sand
- Personal property
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| Tornados |
High velocity rotating winds, narrow path up to 1/2 mile wide, from 100 yards long to several miles |
- Whole trees and vegetation
- Destroyed structures
- Personal property
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| Ice Storms |
Excessive ice accumulation |
- Whole trees and vegetation
- Destroyed structures
- Personal property
|
| Floods |
Low velocity flows, sheet flow, inundation |
- Sediment deposition
- Damaged structures
- Personal property
- Removal of sand and sand bags used in fighting floods
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| Earthquakes |
The effect of excessive ground shaking effects |
- Sediment deposition
- Liquefaction
- Ground Displacement
- Destroyed structures andv sever structural damage
- Construction materials
- Gas explosions, chemical, fire and water damage
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| Wildfires |
Extensive burn areas |
- Damaged or unstable structures
- Personal property
- Cars and trailers
- Metal objects
- Ash
- Charred wood waste
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