"HURRICANES ON TRACK"

HURRICANE SCAVENGER HUNT ON THE NET

All About Hurricanes

1. What does the word hurricane mean?

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2. Explain the difference between a tropical depression, tropical storm, and hurricane.

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Gulf Coast Vulnerability

Give two reasons why many hurricanes have hit the Gulf Coast.

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What was the record for rain in Yankeetown in September of 1950?

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Storm Surge

Explain a storm surge acts like.

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Florida

Why do you think the people who live in South Florida worry about hurricanes?

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Tornadoes

Do people ever worry about tornadoes after a hurricane? Why?

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The Hurricane Season

1. Find the dates of the "official hurricane season".

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2. Why were hurricanes before 1991 given women's names?

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3. What do you notice about the arrangement of the list of the 1995 hurricane names?

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4. How many major storms do experts predict will form and threaten the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts this year?

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Preparing for a Hurricane

"Hurricane Watch".

1. What does this term mean?

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2. What could expect if your neighborhood is included in a Hurricane Watch?

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"Hurricane Warning". If storm is upgraded to a Hurricane Warning, how many hours away is the storm?

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1.Hurricane '95 (Palm Beach Post's Guide). 2 Days Before. Find the following: a. How often does the National Hurricane Center update storm coordinates?

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b. Why won't news updates say, "the storm is definitely coming here?"

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c. What does the term "landfall" mean when tracking a hurricane?

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TWO DAYS BEFORE

This periods is called hurricane _______________________ ?

TRUE OR FALSE

  1. It is too late to start a tracking map.

  2. News updates will tell you if the storm is definitely coming

  3. "Landfall" is when the eye, or center of the storm, moves ashore.

  4. It is not necessary to check food and water supplies until the day before the hurricane.

  5. Be sure to buy lots of extra food and a huge supply of bottled water.

  6. Check flashlight and radio batteries to be sure they are working properly.

  7. This is a good time to discuss emergency plans with your family.

2.Back To What To Do: 1 Day Before a. Why do you think you should fill your bathtub and bottles with water?

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b. What would be the advantage of having a flashlight, food and a battery-operated radio in the room when you're going to wait out the hurricane?

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This period is called a hurricane _______________________ .

1. Explain why windows should not be taped before or during a hurricane.

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2. List at least two things you can do to prepare the outside of your home for a hurricane.

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3. Where is it suggested to move your TV, radio, flashlights, etc.?

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4. Why is it suggested that only one or two lights be left on?

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"Follow the track of the storm closely".

1. Give three reasons why you should have an AM radio with extra batteries during a hurricane.

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2. What can large amounts of rainfall cause? What should you be prepared to do?

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"Evacuation verses Riding Out the Storm". 1. If a hurricane warning is issued and you live in a low-lying area, what should you be ready to do?

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"The Eye of the Storm". 1. What does the eye of the storm mean?

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2. Describe an advantage of the eye "of the hurricane" passing over your house.

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3. Describe a disadvantage of the "eye of the hurricane" passing your house.


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3. "The Storm Arrives". Answer these true and false questions. (If the answer is false, what information would made the statement true).

  1. Get nervous! Hurricanes are horrible!

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  2. Don't open windows, even a crack, to relieve pressure. It won't make a difference.

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  3. . Continue to follow the storm's progress.

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  4. Talk on the phone.

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  5. If the winds die down, the storm is already over.

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DO's

  1. Close all ________________________ doors.

  2. Chose a central room away from ___________ and ____________.

  3. Stay off the ___________________ .

  4. Listen to __________________ or ___________________ for the all-clear before going out.

    DONT's

    1. Open windows to relieve ______________________.

    2. Leave the house unless you are convinced staying in it will kill you. ____________________ are not a safe shelter.

    3. Touch electrical switches or appliances if you're standing in _______.

    "Hurricane Dangers".

    Why is the biggest damage from hurricanes not only the wind, but from flying objects as well? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    "After the storm."

    1. Why should you continue to listen to information about the storm after it has passed through your area?

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    2. Should you think all hanging wires are "live"? Why?

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    3. Explain why you should watch your step.

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      "All About Hurricanes/After the Hurricane Passes".

      Explain at least two reasons for power loses.

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      "Getting Back to Normal".

      Do you think Rhode Islanders get "back to normal" the same way that people in New Orleans do? Explain your answer.

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      Name _______________ Date _________ Room _________

      Read each section carefully and answer the questions before going to the next section.

      Hurricane '95

      "Getting Ready for a Hurricane". "Buy Supplies Early". Hardware

      Why should you buy duct tape and not masking tape for waterproofing?

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      Hurricane Kit

      Where should you store batteries?

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      What should you include that you wouldn't mind throwing away?

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      Medical Needs

      What 3 things on this list do you consider most important? Why?

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      Baby Needs

      Does you family need these items?__________________________

      Emergency Toilet

      What did the author forget to put on this list? ___________________

      Kitchen supplies

      How many items are on this list? ______________________________

      Which item would you probably NOT need? _______________________

      "Back to Getting Ready".

      "Foods You Should Buy".

      Food Supplies

      Name one thing on the list that you would rather not have to eat. _______

      What is the last thing on the list that you could eat? _________________

      Why do you think items that are not food are included on this list? _______

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      HURRICANES ON TRACK