Weather Surivial

How to survive natural
disasters

By Lily Trester

Introduction

Have you ever been in a really bad thunderstorm or just a rainstorm or even a
flash flood or tornado. Well read this and you will find what to do in all type of
weather situations. So what are you waiting for go read.

Enjoy

Lilyana trester

Drinking Water ,Battery-operated .Weather Radio , Canned Food, Portable Alarm

Clock,Manual Can Opener, Extra Batteries ,Extra Prescription Medicine Flashlight,

Eating Utensils ,Rope, First Aid Kit, Hammer and Nails, Trash Bags ,Duct Tape, Cash

,Extension Cords, Manual Can Opener ,Extra Batteries, Pillows and Blankets, Tarp,

Sleeping Bags ,Mosquito Repellent Remember to check and see if the stuff in

your bag is still good each year and practice this once every other month or after a big

storm or disaster.

Sleeping Bags Mosquito Repellent

Water Jugs Cleaning Supplies

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This is what should be included in your emergency bag

Multiple Choice

Which Is not required to be in your emergency bag

• Water

• Grandmas Cookie recipe

• Medication

• Flashlights and Extra Batteires

Before A hurricane

BEFORE A HURRICANE: Have a disaster plan and a pet plan ready. Before a storm threatens, contact your
veterinarian or local humane society for information on preparing your pets for an emergency. Board up
windows and bring in outdoor objects that could blow away. Make sure you know which county or parish you
live in and know where all the evacuation routes are. Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car.
Include a first aid kit, canned food and a can opener, bottled water, battery-operated radio, flashlight,
protective clothing and written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water. Have a NOAA
weather radio handy with plenty of batteries, so you can listen to storm advisories. Have some cash handy as
well, because following a hurricane, banks and ATMs may be temporarily closed. Make sure your car is filled
with gasoline.

Multiple Choice

What Should you do during a hurricanes?

• Play Outside

• Watch the storm throught the window

• Go play in the rain

• Stay indoors and watch storm on the news

During a hurricane

DURING A HURRICANE: Stay away from low-lying and flood prone areas. Always stay indoors during a
hurricane, because strong winds will blow things around. Leave mobile homes and to go to a shelter. If your
home isn’t on higher ground, go to a shelter. If emergency managers say to evacuate, then do so immediately.

After Hurricane

AFTER A HURRICANE: Stay indoors until it is safe to come out. Check for injured or trapped people, without
putting yourself in danger. Watch out for flooding which can happen after a hurricane. Do not attempt to
drive in flooding water. Stay away from standing water. It may be electrically charged from underground or
downed power lines. Don’t drink tap water until officials say its safe to do so.

Before A tornado

Have a disaster plan. Make sure everyone knows where to go in case a tornado threatens. Make sure you
know which county or parish you live in. Prepare a kit with emergency food for your home. Have enough
food and water for at least 3 days.

During a Tornado

Go to a basement. If you do not have a basement, go to an interior room without windows on the lowest floor
such as a bathroom or closet. If you can, get under a sturdy piece of furniture, like a table. If you live in a
mobile home get out. They offer little protection against tornadoes. Get out of automobiles. Do not try to
outrun a tornado in your car, leave it immediately. If you’re outside, go to a ditch or low lying area and lie flat
in it. Stay away from fallen power lines and stay out of damaged areas.

Open Ended

What do you think you should do after a tornado?

After a tornado

Stay indoors until it is safe to come out. Check for injured or trapped people, without putting yourself in
danger. Watch out for downed power lines. Use a flashlight to inspect your home.

After a Tornado wait for the officals to say its safe to come out then you can come out, and remeber tornados are very dangoures.

Draw

What dose a thunderstorm look like

If your outdoors during a thunderstorm

Keep an eye at the sky. Look for darkening skies, flashes of lightning, or increasing winds. Lightning often
proceeds rain, so don’t wait for the rain to begin. If you hear the sound of thunder, go to a safe place
immediately. The best place to go is a sturdy building or a car, but make sure the windows in the car are shut.
Avoid sheds, picnic areas, baseball dugouts and bleachers.

If there is no shelter around you, stay away from trees. Crouch down in the open area, keeping twice as far
away from a tree as far as it is tall. Put your feet together and place your hands over your ears to minimize
hearing damage from thunder. If you’re with a group of people stay about 15 feet from each other. Stay out
of water, because it’s a great conductor of electricity. Swimming, wading, snorkeling and scuba diving are not
safe. Also, don’t stand in puddles and avoid metal. Stay away from clotheslines, fences, and drop your
backpacks because they often have metal on them. If you’re playing an outdoor activity, wait at least 30
minutes after the last observed lightning strike or thunder.

Open Ended

What do you think a wildfire is

If you are indoors

Avoid water. It’s a great conductor of electricity, so do not take a shower, wash your
hands, wash dishes or do laundry. Do not use a corded telephone. Lightning may
strike exterior phone lines. Do not use electric equipment like computers and
appliances during a storm. Stay away from windows and doors and stay off porches.

Before a wildfire

Have a disaster plan. Know whether you’re in a wildfire prone area. Plant fire resistant shrubs and trees
around your home. Have a garden hose that is long enough to reach around your home. Prepare a disaster
supplies kit for your home and car. Include a first aid kit, canned food and a can opener, bottled water,
battery-operated radio, flashlight, protective clothing and written instructions on how to turn off electricity,
gas, and water. Always listen to the radio and television for the latest information and instructions for your
area.

During a wildfire

If you’re advised to evacuate then do so immediately. Wear protective clothing and lock your home. Tell
someone you left and where you are going. Choose a safe route away from fire hazards. Watch for changes in
the speed and direction of fire and smoke.

After a wildfire

Stay away from wildfire areas until it is safe.

Before a Flood ( When a flash flood or flood
watch goes out)

Have a disaster plan and prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car. Include a first aid kit, canned
food, can opener, bottled water, battery-operated radio, flashlight, protective clothing and written
instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water. Make sure to listen the officals, and go to the highest ground you can get to.

During a Flood

Move to a safe area quickly. Move to higher ground, like the highest floor of your home. Avoid areas subject
to sudden flooding like low spots and canyons. Avoid already flooded areas. If a flowing stream of water is
above your ankles stop, turn around and go the other way. Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road.
The depth of the water is not obvious and the road may be washed away. If your car stalls, leave it and seek
higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the car, pick it up and sweep it away. Kids should never play
around high water, storm drains or viaducts. Be cautious at night, because its harder to see flood dangers. If
told to evacuate, do so immediately.

After a Flood

Always, boil drinking water. Electrical equipment should be checked and dried before used. Make sure flooded areas are safe to be around, evcaute if told to do so. Dont go in standing water.

Plan for a Tsunami

Have a disaster plan. Know whether you’re at risk for danger. Plan an evacuation route. Prepare a disaster
supplies kit for your home and car. Include a first aid kit, canned food and a can opener, bottled water,
battery-operated radio, flashlight, protective clothing and written instructions on how to turn off electricity,
gas, and water.

During a Tsunami

Follow the instructions issued by local authorities. You will probably want to evacuate immediately. Get to
higher ground and as far inland as you can.

Open Ended

What do you think you should do after a tuisnami

Before a Earthquake

Have a disaster plan. Emergency preparedness can save lives. Choose a safe place in every room. It’s best to
get under a sturdy piece of furniture like a table or a desk where nothing can fall on you. Practice DROP,
COVER AND HOLD ON! Drop under something sturdy, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing your face
against your arm. If you live in an earthquake prone area, bolt tall furniture to the wall and install strong
latches to cupboards. Prepare a first aid kit for your home. By taking special precautions and checking for
hazards before a disaster strikes, you will be much more likely to stay safe.

During a Earthquake

DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON! Stay indoors until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows. If you’re in
bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If you’re outdoors, find a clear spot away
from buildings, trees and power lines. Then, drop to the ground. If you’re in a car, slow down and drive to a
safe place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.

Open Ended

What do You know about earthquakes

After the shaking stops

Check for injuries. Inspect your home for damage. Eliminate fire hazards, so turn off the gas if you think its
leaking. Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON.

Poll

Which Weather phenomena is your favorite

• Hurricane

• Tornados

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• None of the above