Panic is one of the most significant causes of injury.
Structures collapse causing injuries and deaths. Fires pose hazards, particularly in cities, such as injury or death from burns, inhalation of smoke, dust, toxic vapors, noxious gases, chemicals or other hazardous substances. Drinking water supplies may be contaminated, and power outages may result in foodborne illnesses or death from carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe alternative heating or cooking methods. Talk to your doctor about an emergency supply of prescription medicine. Keep a 30 supply in your emergency kit.