Hurricane Preparedness and Impact

The video explains that while powerful winds are a threat during hurricanes, the greatest danger comes from storm surge, which is ocean water pushed ashore by hurricane winds. This surge can cause severe damage and flooding. The National Hurricane Center uses the SLOSH model to predict storm surge, helping to determine evacuation needs. Safety measures are crucial, and people should avoid unnecessary risks during storms.

What is considered the greatest threat to life during a hurricane?

• Storm surge

• Powerful winds

• Heavy rainfall

• Lightning

What can storm surge combined with waves cause?

• Formation of tornadoes

• Extensive damage

• Increase in temperature

• Decrease in humidity

What can storm surge do to beaches and coastal highways?

• Erode them severely

• Increase their size

• Make them safer

• Cool them down

What is the name of the computer model used to predict storm surge heights?

• WAVE

• SURGE

• FLOOD

• SLOSH

Which factors are critical for the SLOSH model to predict storm surge?

• Wind speed and direction

• Hurricane's track, intensity, and size

• Temperature and humidity

• Rainfall and cloud cover

What should people do when a hurricane is approaching?

• Run from the wind and hide from the water

• Run from the water and hide from the wind

• Stay indoors and watch the storm

• Go to the beach to observe the waves

What is a key reminder from emergency managers during a hurricane?

• Conditions can change quickly

• Take unnecessary risks

• Ignore evacuation orders

• Stay close to the water