Red Cross Preparedness
Indiana Storm Stats
World Weather History
Meteorology 101
Misc.
100
The first step of ARC's "Be Red Cross Ready" plan.
Get a Kit!
100
According to Weather.gov, this is the longest distance traveled by any recorded tornado in the state of Indiana
112 Miles
On September 20, 2002. The F3 tornado crossed 9 counties, injuring 127
100
This natural disaster occurred in August of 2005, ravaging South East Louisiana and Parts of Alabama.
100
This is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
100
These are the two types of coffee bean used for drinking.
Robusta and Arabica.
Arabica is more widely favoured due to its lower acidity and smoother taste, whereas Robusta is more acidic and bitter.
200
The name of the recommended emergency app on our American Red Cross website.
Emergency: Severe Weather App
Alerts, maps, radars and shelters.
Did I mention this is free? Download today!
200
This many F5 tornados have been recorded in the state of Indiana.
4 F5 Tornados (3 on the same day)
200
This country holds the highest annual average of precipitation at 3,240mm annually.
Colombia, South America
200
This sign indicates what hazard warning?
200
The 5th planet from the sun
Jupiter
300
The third step of ARC's "Be Red Cross Ready" plan.
Be Informed
300
On February 9th, 1970, this president signed the National Weather Service into law.
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885)
300
This layer of the atmosphere is where all of the weather we experience on earth, occurs.
The Trophosphere!
300
A pop artist that recently released country album, which slapped.
400
The Disaster Distress Helpline, call or text this number to connect.
1-800-985-5990
400
Titled the "Super Outbreak", this many F5 tornados occurred on April, 3rd 1974 in Southern Indiana, killing 37 and injuring 296 people
3 Tornados
- Crossed 6 Indiana counties from Perry to Scott, killing 6 and injuring 86 others
- Crossed from Kentucky (where it killed 31) into Harrison County (no casualties)
- Crossed from Ohio County Indiana (no casualties) into Kentucky and Ohio, injuring 210
400
On July 10th in 1913, the highest ever recorded temperature was captured here at 56.7 degrees C (134.1 Degrees F).
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, United States
400
This "effect" is the deflection of air because of Earth’s rotation.
The Coriolis Effect
In the northern hemisphere, air deflects to the right. But in the southern hemisphere, air veers to the left. This impacts air circulation, weather patterns, and ocean currents.
400
This Humanitarians final word's were "Let me go, let me go."
Clara Barton
April 12, 1912 (age 90 years), Glen Echo, MD
500
According americanredcross.org, "Go Kits" are to be filled with supplies which last up to this length of time.
At least 3 days of supplies that you can carry with you. Include batteries and chargers for your devices (cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.)
500
April 11th, 1965, the "Palm Sunday Outbreak" occurred which was a storm that produced 7 tornados which caused this many fatalities.
137 fatalities
(52% of all since 1950)
500
While in town for the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this person bought a thermometer from a local merchant. Later that day he incidentally recorded a temperature of 76 Degrees F in Philadelphia, PA on July, 4th 1776
Thomas Jefferson
500
This is an electrostatic discharge that is supercharged from ionized air.
Lightening!
By releasing a massive bolt of electricity, lightning always finds the fastest route to Earth.
500
The coolest supervisor in the Indiana Region of American Red Cross
KALEENA WRIGHT