Safety measures in natural disasters

What is the three Earthquake Safety tips?

• Drop, Crouch, Help

• Drop, Cover, Help

• Drop, Cover, Hold

• Dip, Cover, Hold

What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?

• Aftershock
• Liquefaction
• Seismic Gap
• Tsunami

What is a warning before a tsunami hits?

• The television news will make a prediction about a week ahead based upon the weather in the area.

• The water will move away from the shore unusually fast and strong into the ocean.

• The fish in the ocean will start jumping out of the water.

• There will be lots are rain and wind about 2 hours before one hits.

Where is the safest place to go if there is a tornado?

• Basement or lowest level

• Near a window so you can watch

• Top level of the building

• Outside on the front porch

What can you use to receive information about severe weather?

• Radio

• Cell phone

• TV

• Ipad

• All the above

What are signs of a severe thunderstorm?

• Heavy Rain

• Hail

• Strong winds

• Thunder and Lightning

• All of the above

What is a tornado?

• A small funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with strong winds

• A severe storm with lightning

• A storm that forms over Lakewood

• All of the above

During ________________, stay inside, stay out of water, and do not stand under a tree.

• Rain storm

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

When is Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean?

• December 1st - July 4th
• March 21st - October 3rd
• May 15th - September 1st
• June 1st - November 30th

In what direction do hurricanes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Clockwise
• Counterclockwise
• Up
• Down