Severe weather can happen at any time and place. It is the dangerous conditions caused by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, large hail, flooding, and flash flooding.

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• Severe Weather
• Be prepared for a thunderstorm, lightning, or hail

Floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States. They can develop slowly or quickly and can come without warning. Floods can happen because of rain, storms, and overflows of dams and other water systems. 

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• Floods
• Be prepared for a flood

An earthquake is the sudden and fast shaking of the ground. Earthquakes can happen anywhere and without warning. They can cause fires, tsunamis, or landslides. 

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• Earthquakes
• Be prepared for an earthquake

Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests and fields. These fires are dangerous and can spread fast and negatively affect the community. 

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• Wildfires
• Be prepared for a wildfire
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A dam failure can happen if a dam breaks or falls apart, causing a huge amount of water to be released. Dam failures can happen because of heavy rain, not enough maintenance, or structural defects. Although dam failures are rare, they can be a serious threat to the community. 

Additional Information:

• City of Perris General Plan Safety Element
• Perris Dam Modernization Project

Droughts happen because there is a shortage of rain over a long period of time and can have negative consequences on the community. Water should be conserved and managed carefully.

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• Drought