Ataşehir earthquake, wildfire and flood alerts

Main risks in Ataşehir

• Earthquakes

  High
  Based on USGS earthquakes since 1975 within about 150 km
  1. Drop, cover and hold on — practise it once with your family.
  2. Secure heavy furniture and water heaters to the wall.
  3. Agree on a meeting point and an out-of-area contact.

• Wildfires

  High
  Based on regional climate patterns
  1. Sign up for local evacuation orders and know two ways out.
  2. Keep a go-bag and N95 masks ready for smoke days.
  3. Clear dry plants and debris near the house.

• Flooding

  Moderate
  Based on regional climate patterns
  1. Never drive or walk through flood water.
  2. Know if your street floods and where higher ground is.
  3. Keep documents in a waterproof bag; consider flood insurance.

• Winter storms

  Moderate
  Based on regional climate patterns
  1. Keep a backup heat source and never run a generator indoors.
  2. Stock food, water and medicine for 3 days at home.
  3. Keep a blanket, charger and scraper in the car.

Based on NOAA and USGS records and regional climate. A planning guide, not a forecast. Live official warnings always show here, whatever the hazard.