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Chapter 12 Safety and the Environment Lesson 4 Safety in Severe Weather Next >> Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 12 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation.

 natural disasters  hurricane  frostbite Events caused by nature that result in widespread damage destruction, and loss A strong tropical windstorm with driving rain Freezing of the skin

 tornado  earthquake A whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground The shaking of the ground as rock below the surface moves

In this lesson, you will learn to  identify types of weather emergencies and natural disasters.  recognize how to prepare for weather emergencies and natural disasters.

Compare and Contrast As you read, keep notes on the differences between weather emergencies and natural disasters.

Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters Having an emergency kit is part of preparing for natural disasters. natural disasters Events caused by nature that result in widespread damage, destruction, and loss

Thunderstorms Lightning is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm. Lightning is caused by clouds releasing stored-up electrical energy.

Thunderstorms Thunderstorm Tips  Seek shelter.  Do not use the telephone.  If you are in a large field with no shelter, lie down.  Avoid all metal objects.  Stay away from trees, electric wires, canopies.  Stay away from water.

Hurricanes A hurricane can cause high waves, which in turn can produce flooding. hurricane A strong tropical windstorm with driving rain Wind speeds during a hurricane can reach or exceed 100 miles per hour.

Hurricanes Hurricane Tips  Board windows.  Bring in outdoor objects.  Monitor TV and radio reports closely.  Obey orders to leave the area if instructed.

Floods The most common natural disasters are floods. Flooding is especially serious in regions near large bodies of water.

Floods Flood Tips  Never walk or ride in a car through floodwater.  Watch out for downed power lines.  Only drink bottled water.  Clean and disinfect everything that touched floodwater.  Throw out all contaminated food.  Make sure the water supply is safe before drinking.

Blizzards A blizzard can shut down roads and make it hard for food and other daily needs to reach consumers. A whiteout is a state where snow falls so rapidly, visibility is significantly reduced.

Blizzards Health risks from being in a blizzard include: Hypothermia Frostbite frostbite Freezing of the skin Frostbite can cause severe injury to the skin and sometimes to deeper tissue.

Tornadoes A tornado is most likely to occur in the flat central regions of the country. tornado A whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground

Tornadoes Tornado Tips  Go to a storm cellar.  If you don’t have a storm cellar, go to a hallway, bathroom, or other room with no windows.  Don’t stay in a car or mobile home.  If you are outdoors, look for a ditch and lie down.

Earthquakes If you are inside when an earthquake hits, stay there. earthquake The shaking of the ground as rock below the surface moves

Earthquakes Earthquake Tips  Brace yourself in a doorway.  If possible, crawl under a large piece of furniture.  Move away from objects that could fall.  If you are outside, stand in the open and stay away from trees, buildings, and power lines.  After an earthquake, report any odor of gas.

What I Learned Compare What is the difference between a weather emergency and natural disaster? Lesson 4 Review

What I Learned Vocabulary What is a hurricane? Where do hurricanes occur? Lesson 4 Review

What I Learned Identify Which type of weather emergency can lead to whiteout conditions? Lesson 4 Review

Thinking Critically Evaluate How does the media influence community health during a natural disaster or weather emergency? Lesson 4 Review

Thinking Critically Analyze Suppose you are swimming when the sky turns dark. You hear a distant rumble. What should you do to take responsibility for your personal health? Lesson 4 Review

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