Natural Disasters

When is the best time to prepare for a natural disaster?

• when they happen

• before they happen

• after they happen

What is the first thing that you and your family should do to prepare for natural disasters?

• make a plan

• move to a new place

• go on vacation

Which region of SC is most likely to be impacted by hurricanes?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Zone

• Sandhills

Name four things that a survival kit should have.

• water, food, flashlight, first aid kit

• games, candy, stuffed animals, squishy

• a fancy outfit, your best shoes, jewelry, hat

What are some thing that you might need during a natural disaster?

• roller blades, knee pads, bicycle, basketball

• a way to stay warm and dry, food, water, medicine, a way to signal for help

• paper to draw on, crayons, glue, eraser, scissors

Where might you have to go during a hurricane?

• to a shelter or further inland

• to a concert

• to the beach

With your family, decide who would take pets, valuables, and the _________________ ______ during a natural disaster.

• Jenga game

• Coca Cola

• Survival kit

What causes flooding and damage to buildings during a hurricane?

• heavy rains and winds

• sunshine and daisies

• snow and hail

What do drills at school teach you?

• what to do during a natural disaster

• how to listen well during class

• test taking strategies

• how to call for help

What do people who travel inland during a hurricane have to be alert for?

• snow, sleet, and freezing rain

• bright sunshine, traffic, clear skies

• washed out roads, downed power lines