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Hazards and Threats: Natural Hazards

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As anyone who has been through a hurricane or tornado knows, natural hazards can be severe, even life-threatening. Virginia’s geographical diversity, from mountains to shoreline, means that the state is open to a wide variety of natural disasters. It is important to plan for natural hazards ahead of time.

Check out the links below to learn about the natural hazards that could impact Virginia.