Hurricane Preparedness

Which ONE is an official emergency shelter in Barbados?

• shop

• school

• supermarket

• store

Which emergency service can be contacted by calling 511?

• Ambulance Service

• Barbados Defence Force

• Police

• Barbados Fire Service

A __________ tells us when hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours.

• hurricane watch

• hurricane advisory

• hurricane hunter

• hurricane warning

The emergency number for Police in Barbados is 911.

• True

• False

Where is the Barbados Meteorological Office located?

• Warrens

• Christ Church

• Bridgetown

• Holetown

Emergency shelters are only used for hurricanes.

• True

• False

Where is the Department of Emergency Managment located?

• Bridgetown

• Grantley Adams International Airport

• Warrens

• Oistins

What does prepare mean?

• To get ready

• To wait

• To be patient

• To act quickly

What is a hurricane hunter?

• A satellite

• A special aircraft

• A weather tower

• A weather station