WorksheetsREADY TEAM - HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS QUIZIZZ
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
How fast does the average hurricane move over the ocean?
5-10 MPH
10-20 MPH
20-30 MPH
30-50 MPH
Where did the deadliest hurricane in history occur in the United States?
Kendall, Florida
Ocean City, New Jersey
Galveston, Texas
New Orleans, Louisiana
What percentage of hurricanes in the United States affect the state of Florida?
40%
50%
60%
25%
What is the minimum wind speed where something qualifies as a hurricane?
68 MPH
74 MPH
78 MPH
84 MPH
What is the middle of the hurricane called?
The Middle of the storm
The center of the eye
The Eye of the storm
The Eye Wall
Many people forget to do what before fixing items that may have been damaged in their homes as a result of a hurricane?
Ensure the item is salvageable
Make sure they have the proper tools
Taking pictures of items for insurance purposes
None of the above
A category 4 hurricane has winds between?
96-110
111-129
130-156
156-174
Why are downed trees so dangerous?
They could cause other trees to fall
They could hold downed power lines
Roots could spring up and injure people
They could cause additional damage to a home
How long does it take mold to grow in the event of water damage inside your home?
under 24 hours
24-48 hours
72 hours to one week
one to two weeks
No one should enter a hurricane damaged unless __________________?
You can visually see from the outside no damage
The winds have dropped below 10 MPH
You are sure there is no water damage inside the home
You are sure the electricity is turned off
Why is it so dangerous to go outside during a hurricane?
Trees could fall on someone
Downed power lines
Winds could blow debris and injure you
All of the above
What is the first term used when a hurricane is approaching landfall?
Hurricane Warning
Hurricane Watch
Hurrican Advisory
None of the above
Hurricanes cause tremendous destruction to homes and businesses. But along and near the coast, what is the single biggest threat to life from these storms?
Rain
High Winds
Storm Surge
Tornadoes
Most residential hurricane wind damage starts with wind entry through?
The attic
Sliding glass doors
Garage doors
Skylights
In preparing for a storm, which of these items should NOT be in your supplies?
Bottled water
Candles
Batteries and battery powered radio
Canned foods
Which national organization informs us about safety procedures following a hurricane?
FEMA
National Weather Service
Internal Revenue Services
Environmental protection agency
In the event that you and your family left your home during a hurricane and you return (with the power turned off) and there is a water build up you should?
Air out your home to keep things from getting mold
Have a professional remove all carpeting and flooring as they might have mold
Ensure all forms of electricity remain off
All of the above
Which hurricane in history had the strongest winds?
Allen
Irma
Wilma
Gilbert
