• No Warning Signs: Many slides strike without warning after storms or quakes
• Sudden Destruction: Homes, vehicles, and people can be buried within seconds
• Post-Fire Risk: Wildfires remove vegetation, increasing landslide risk for 1–3 years afterward
• Debris Flows: Mud mixed with water and debris becomes fast-moving, unstoppable slurry
• Hidden Risks: Even small landslides can collapse roads, foundations, and driveways

📍 High-Risk Areas

• Steep hillsides, cliffs, or ravines
• Burn scar zones after wildfires
• Coastal mountains or areas with frequent heavy rain or snowmelt
• Construction zones with loose or disturbed soil
• Areas near earthquake fault lines

🧭 Warning Signs of a Potential Slide

• Cracks appearing in the ground or on foundations
• Tilting trees, fences, or power poles
• Unusual sounds—rumbling, cracking, or rushing water
• Doors and windows suddenly sticking or jamming
• Rapid water buildup or slow movement of soil/rocks downslope

If you observe these signs, evacuate immediately and contact local authorities.

🎒 Landslide Emergency Kit Essentials

• NOAA emergency radio (for flood/slide warnings)
• Waterproof flashlight & batteries
• First aid kit
• Emergency contact list + copies of ID
• Go-bag with 3 days of food, water, and medications
• Boots and gloves (to move through debris)
• Foldable shovel and rope
• Pet supplies
• Phone charger and power bank
• Dust mask (for post-slide air quality)

🚪 Evacuate or Shelter?

🏃‍♂️ Evacuate If:

• Authorities issue a landslide or debris flow warning
• You notice physical warning signs (listed above)
• There’s sustained or intense rainfall on sloped or recently burned land
• Earthquake or construction has destabilized nearby slopes

🏠 Shelter In Place If:

• You’re not near a slope, creek, or hillside
• Roads are impassable but your structure is stable and on safe ground
• You’re uphill from the danger zone and can monitor conditions

⏳ You may be displaced for several days to weeks, depending on damage, road closures, and flooding.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Landslide Safety Tips for Families

• Know your area’s landslide history and hazard maps
• Plan two escape routes—slides may block main roads
• Install drainage systems to redirect water away from slopes
• Keep important items on upper floors or shelves
• Never return to a landslide zone until authorities declare it safe

✅ Government Landslide Resources

• U.S. Geological Survey – Landslide Hazards
• Ready.gov – Landslides & Debris Flow
• Natural Resources Canada – Landslides
• Red Cross Landslide Safety