Hurricane
what is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurrciane
hurricanes are faster and more aggressive then storms
What are weather emergencies?
Dangerous situations brought on by changes in the atmosphere
what is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm?
lightning
how can you prepare for a flood
put furniture on stilts
what do you wear when your goijg to be in snowy weather
warm or snow clothes
what do you do when theres a hurrcane
stay inside and near no glass or windows or doors
Can people prevent weather emergencies?
No
how can you protect yourself from lightning
stay indoors far from windows, doors, etc.
true or false? floods are the most common natural disasters
true
how to stay safe during a blizzard
stay inside and stay warm
can hurricanes turn into anything bigger
hurricanes can sometimes turn into tornadoes or bigger storms
Should you leave your house during a weather emergency?
No!!
where not to go when it is lightning?
unsafe places include underneath canopies, small picnic or rain shelters, or near trees.
what’s one tip that can help you survive for a flood
don’t walk, swim, ride a bike, or drive a car through flood water
what do you do after a blizzard has finished
wait until people have checked the roads and check your house to make sure everything is safe and ok
when is hurricane season
june through november
Yes! The National Weather Service sends out alerts about weather emergencies and tracks all weather events.
avoid all metal objects, including electrical wires, fences motors, and power tools.
should you go to the basement or upstairs if there is a flood
upstairs or rooftop
if you are stuck in a blizzard outside what will you do
take cover immediately inside somewhere warm and cover your self so no snow damages you
how much precipitation can a hurricane release onto land
up to trillions of gallons of water
What does NWS stand for?
National Weather Service
call 911 immediately
what are flash floods
floods that occur with no warning
if you are cold during a blizzard, what could happen
hypothermia, heart could freeze, frostbite, or death