Flash floods, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, ice storms, snowstorms, and windstorms are a few types of severe weather mother nature throws at us. It's easy to be prepared when severe weather arrives with plenty of notice, but it can also knock us off guard, leaving devastation and chaos. It is essential to be prepared for all types of severe weather. You can find more information about preparing for natural and man-made disasters at ready.gov.