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disaster

A sudden catastrophic event causing great damage or loss.

influenza

An infectious viral illness commonly known as the flu.

epidemic

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

famine

Extreme scarcity of food affecting a large population.

shortage

A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.

blizzard

A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds.

closure

The act of closing something, such as a business or facility.

enormous

Very large in size or quantity.

casualty

A person who is killed or injured in a war or accident.

severe

Very great; intense; harsh.

severity

The condition of being severe; seriousness.

tornado

A mobile, violent rotating windstorm.

hurricane

A type of storm characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms.

typhoon

A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans.

flood

An overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry.

earthquake

A sudden and rapid shaking of the ground.

landslide

The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.

drought

A prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can lead to water shortages.

gigantic

Of very large size; enormous.

horrendous

Extremely unpleasant or distressing; horrendous.

mild

Not severe or strong; gentle.

moderate

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

deadly

Causing or able to cause death.

catastrophic

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

destruction

The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists.

countless

Too many to be counted; infinite.

injured

Harmed or damaged physically.

magnitude

The size, extent, or importance of something.

location

A particular place or position.

construction

The building of something, typically a large structure.

factor

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

to lessen

To make or become less; reduce.

population

The total number of people inhabiting a particular area.

preparation

The action or process of making ready or being made ready for use.

to supply

To provide something that is needed.

to evacuate

To remove someone from a place of danger to safety.

emergency

A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

power outage

A temporary loss of electrical power.

shelter

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

first-aid kit

A collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid.

flashlight

A portable battery-powered electric light.

non-perishable food

Food that can be stored for long periods without spoiling.

battery

A device that stores energy and delivers it as electrical power.

matches

Small sticks that can produce flame when struck against a rough surface.