Natural Disasters

During a tornado, what is the safest room in a house?

• The attic (uppermost level)

• The garage

• The basement

• Any room on the 1st floor

BEFORE a hurricane, what should be done to mitigate the damage?

• Move to higher ground/ higher elevation

• Go outside to watch where the hurricane is moving

• Go to the basement and stay put

• Cover windows and glass doors with plywood or storm shutters

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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BEFORE a wildfire, what should homeowners do to protect their property?

• Cover windows and glass doors with plywood or storm shutters

• Secure all heavy furniture to the floor

• Clear dry brush/ vegetation away from the home

A volcano has recently erupted near your home, what should you do to protect your family?

• Cover ventilation openings and seal doors and windows

• Move to higher ground

• Secure all heavy furniture

• Avoid dangerous flood waters

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

After a tsunami OR hurricane, what should be done to stay safe?

• Move to the basement or lowest level of the home

• Use a mask to protect against ash

• Stay out of flood waters

• Clear dry brush/ vegetation away from your home to avoid fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which disaster is most likely to follow days after a wildfire?

• Nuclear Explosion

• Earthquake

• Flooding

• Tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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True or False: A tsunami is typically caused by earthquakes.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why is it important to avoid flood waters after a tsunami or hurricane?

• Another storm could be approaching

• You don't have avoid them! Go swim!

• It can contain dangerous debris. Underground or downed power lines can electrically charge the water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

"Avoid hot ash, charred trees, smoldering debris, and live embers. The ground may contain heat pockets that can burn you or spark another fire. Consider the danger to pets and livestock."

Which catastrophic event would this strategy most apply to?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Wildfire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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When will the risk of wildfires increase?

• Little amounts of precipitation, less wind

• Little amounts of precipitation, more wind

• High amounts of precipitation, more wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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