El huracán Florence se acerca a las Carolinas

As Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas with strong winds and heavy rains, residents faced empty stores and gas stations. Over 5.4 million people on the East Coast were advised to evacuate. The hurricane was expected to make landfall between Thursday night and Friday morning, causing potential flooding and environmental issues. President Trump declared a state of emergency in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Some residents, like Chip Darnell, chose to stay, prepared with supplies. Florence was the most dangerous of three Atlantic storms, with Tropical Storm Isaac and Hurricane Ellen also active.

What was the main reason coastal residents decided to evacuate before Hurricane Florence?

• The hurricane was expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains.

• There was a shortage of food supplies.

• The government forced them to leave.

• They wanted to visit relatives inland.

Which states were declared in a state of emergency due to Hurricane Florence?

• Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

• North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia

• Florida, Georgia, and Alabama

• New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

What was the response of some residents in North Carolina to the approaching hurricane?

• They prepared by gathering supplies and planned to stay.

• They moved to a different state.

• They evacuated immediately.

• They ignored the warnings.

Where was Tropical Storm Isaac expected to pass?

• Towards the Gulf of Mexico

• North of Puerto Rico

• South of Puerto Rico, Española, and Cuba

• Directly over Florida

What was the movement direction of Hurricane Ellen?

• Towards the east

• Towards the south

• Towards the north, away from land

• Towards the west