Natural Disasters in South Carolina

This natural disaster causes vibrations that damage roads and buildings

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Snowstorms

• Ice storms

What does FEMA stand for?

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• Federal Evacuation Management Agency

• Federal Equipment Management Agency

• Federal Emergency Management Association

Which TWO natural disasters are more likely to happen in South Carolina?

• Earthquake and Tsunami

• Volcano and Blizzard

• Hurricane and Tornado

• Drought and Volcano

Which region in South Carolina is most likely to be affected by a hurricane?

• Blue Ridge

• Sandhills

• Coastal Zone

• Piedmont

What is caused by earthquakes under the ocean?

• Tsunami

• Hurricanes

• Volcanoes

• Tornadoes

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

• Run

• Evacuate

• Make a plan

• Gather your valuables

Who can declare a state of emergency?

• The police

• The president or governor

• The fire department

• The governor or congress

What natural disaster is dangerous because trees and power lines break under the extra weight of ice?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Ice Storm

Which emergency agency has a plan to feed people after a disaster?

• Feeding America

• YMCA

• Army National Guard

• United Way

Which of the following is NOT needed in an emergency survival kit?

• water

• batteries

• candy

• flashlight