Community Support Before the Storm

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. What do people in the town do before a hurricane arrives?

• They go on vacation.

• They come together to help each other.

• They ignore the weather.

• They have a party.

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. Which of the following is a supply that neighbors share before a hurricane?

• Toys

• Water

• Books

• Paint

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. What is the main idea of the passage?

• People like to have parties during storms.

• People work together to prepare for a hurricane.

• Hurricanes never cause problems.

• Pets are not allowed during storms.

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. Which detail from the passage supports the main idea that people help each other before a hurricane?

• Some people help board up windows to protect homes.

• People go to the beach.

• Families watch movies together.

• Neighbors play games outside.

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. Why do families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates before a hurricane?

• To have fun together

• To be safe and prepared

• To watch TV shows

• To go shopping

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. How does sharing supplies like food and flashlights help people during a hurricane?

• It makes the storm go away.

• It helps everyone have what they need to stay safe.

• It makes the weather better.

• It helps people play games.

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. Which sentence best explains how the key details support the main idea of the passage?

• The details show that people like to eat together.

• The details show that people work together and help each other before a hurricane.

• The details show that people are afraid of storms.

• The details show that people move away from the town.

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. What is the cause and effect relationship described in the passage?

• Because people are bored, they play games.

• Because a hurricane is coming, people help each other and prepare.

• Because it is sunny, people go outside.

• Because it is winter, people wear coats.

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. Imagine you are a neighbor in the town. What would you do first to help others before the hurricane? Explain your answer using information from the passage.

• Go to the park and play.

• Check on neighbors and share supplies like water and food.

• Watch TV all day.

• Ignore the weather reports.

Before a hurricane arrives, people in a town often come together to help each other. Neighbors check on one another and share supplies like water, food, and flashlights. Some people help board up windows to protect homes from strong winds. Others help move pets and important belongings to safe places. Families make plans to stay together and listen to weather updates. By working together, everyone feels safer and more prepared for the storm. Based on the passage, how do the steps people take before a hurricane show the importance of working together? Use details from the text to support your answer.

• The steps show that people can do everything alone.

• The steps show that by helping each other, everyone is safer and more prepared for the storm.

• The steps show that hurricanes are not dangerous.

• The steps show that people do not need to prepare.