Title: The Environmental Effects of Natural Disasters - The Environmental Blog
Headings: The Environmental Effects of Natural Disasters
The Environmental Effects of Natural Disasters
How Natural Disasters Can Damage Infrastructure and the Environment
Hurricanes Can Cause Water Contamination
Wildfires Can Have a Lasting Impact
Natural Disasters Can Have Serious Effects on the Environment

Content: How Natural Disasters Can Damage Infrastructure and the Environment
If you’ve ever followed the news coverage of a major hurricane, you’ve probably already seen some real-world examples of how natural disasters can harm the environment. Power plants, gas stations and factories flooded by a storm surge can release toxic chemicals and other waste into local water sources — potentially killing wildlife or even making some areas uninhabitable. Hurricanes also tend to accelerate coastal erosion. Storm tides can both pull and deposit massive amounts of sediment in or from coastal areas. Over time, this can threaten the stability of coastal structures and contribute to habitat loss. Particularly severe storms can also destroy forests, displacing animals. Even slight damage to certain industrial structures can have a big impact. Oil pipelines are regularly damaged by landslides and earthquakes, sometimes causing them to leak crude oil, which can have a serious environmental impact. Amid the 2016 protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, an expert called for rerouting due to the high risk of landslides along the construction path. Hurricanes Can Cause Water Contamination
If your company has a robust disaster preparedness plan in place, hurricane damage can be mitigated with good practice and insurance.