Disasters & Emergencies

Hazards that we face in Wadena can consist of natural or technological hazards. Natural hazards are presented by the physical world such as:
  • Drought
  • Earthquakes
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Flooding
  • Ice storms
  • Infectious diseases
  • Lightning
  • Solar storms
  • Thunderstorms
  • Tornadoes
  • Wildfire
  • Windstorms
Technological disasters are hazards presented by man such as:
  • Dam failure
  • Hazardous material accidents
  • Radiological
  • Structural fires
  • Terrorism
  • Wastewater system failure
  • Water supply contamination