Natural Disasters Original Author - Jill Brookes Modified by – Ms. T.

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Today, we will be able to… Identify and explain natural disasters in florida and what to do if we encounter it Identify and explain natural disasters in florida and what to do if we encounter it Explain the difference between Climate and Weather Explain the difference between Climate and Weather

Agenda Natural Disaster Navigation Natural Disaster Navigation Discussion Discussion Climate vs weather notes Climate vs weather notes

Natural Disaster Navigation Fill out your graphic organizer as you search the textbook on natural disasters Fill out your graphic organizer as you search the textbook on natural disasters When you are finished: When you are finished: Using what you have just learned, choose the natural disaster that interests you the most. Using what you have just learned, choose the natural disaster that interests you the most. Family Disaster Plan: Imagine that the disaster you have been given is about to strike your town. How would your family prepare? Think about the preparations that you could make to help protect your family. Include emergency kit info! Family Disaster Plan: Imagine that the disaster you have been given is about to strike your town. How would your family prepare? Think about the preparations that you could make to help protect your family. Include emergency kit info!

Types of Natural Disasters Tornadoes Tornadoes Hurricanes Hurricanes Floods Floods Wildfires Wildfires Lightning Lightning

Floods R esult from heavy rains R esult from heavy rains May involve rivers overflowing, storm surge/ocean waves, & dams or levees breaking May involve rivers overflowing, storm surge/ocean waves, & dams or levees breaking Most common natural hazard Most common natural hazard Flashfloods = floods that happen very fast Flashfloods = floods that happen very fast

Flood Preparations Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone. Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media. Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. Develop a flood emergency action plan. Have FLOOD INSURANCE. Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. Do not make assumptions. Check your policy. Purchase and use a NOAA Weather Radio.FLOOD INSURANCENOAA Weather Radio

Florida Floods Suwannee River Cedar Key

Lightning Lightning is an electric current. Lightning is an electric current. Within a thundercloud, many small bits of ice bump into each other. All of those collisions create an electric charge. Within a thundercloud, many small bits of ice bump into each other. All of those collisions create an electric charge. The cloud fills up with electrical charges. There are positive charges at the top and negative charges at the bottom of the cloud. The cloud fills up with electrical charges. There are positive charges at the top and negative charges at the bottom of the cloud. Opposites attract so a positive charge builds up on the ground beneath the cloud. Opposites attract so a positive charge builds up on the ground beneath the cloud. The ground’s electrical charge concentrates around anything that sticks up, such as mountains, people, or single trees. The ground’s electrical charge concentrates around anything that sticks up, such as mountains, people, or single trees. The charge coming up from these points eventually connects with a charge reaching down from the clouds. The charge coming up from these points eventually connects with a charge reaching down from the clouds.

Preparing for Lightning The “30/30 Rule” is a common term to remember for a thunderstorm. Once you see lightning strike, count to 30. If you hear thunder before you reach the number 30, get indoors. Once the storm has passed, don’t go outside until it’s been 30 minutes since the last time you heard thunder. Listen to Weather Reports Most people who are hit by lightning get caught outdoors during the summertime. Some of the most common incidents happen when people are hiking or on the golf course.

Lightning in Florida Jacksonville, FL

Tornadoes Rotating, funnel-shaped clouds from powerful thunderstorms Rotating, funnel-shaped clouds from powerful thunderstorms Winds up to 300 MPH capable of producing major damage More occur in the United States than anywhere else in the world; they occur in every state in America.

Tornado Preparation Pick a place where family members could gather if a tornado is headed your way. A center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered. If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building.

Effects of Tornadoes in Florida Central Florida Tornado Disaster - February 2nd, 2007 Pictures by Mike Theiss

Hurricanes Massive severe storms occurring in the tropics Massive severe storms occurring in the tropics Winds greater than 75 MPH Winds greater than 75 MPH Clouds & winds spin around the eye Clouds & winds spin around the eye Produce heavy rains, high winds, large waves, and spin-off tornadoes Produce heavy rains, high winds, large waves, and spin-off tornadoes

Hurricane Preparations Stay informed by tuning in to weather updates. Hurricanes are unpredictable. Have a vehicle ready. Check gas, oil, water and maintenance. Check emergency evacuation supplies. Fill clean containers and bathtubs with water for drinking, cooking, washing and to flush toilets. Turn the refrigerator and freezer controls to the coldest settings. Board or put storm shutters on windows to reduce the risk and danger of broken windows and flying glass. Clear yard of loose objects, bicycles, lawn furniture, trash cans, etc. Secure boats.

Effects of Florida Hurricanes Hurricane Wilma Miami Beach and the Florida Keys October 24th, 2005 Hurricane Dennis 2005

Wildfires Occur in forests, grasslands, and wooded areas Occur in forests, grasslands, and wooded areas Most common causes: lightning and human accidents Most common causes: lightning and human accidents Burn more than 4 million acres in the U.S. each year Burn more than 4 million acres in the U.S. each year

Preparing for Wildfires Choose home locations wisely. Use fire-resistant materials when building or renovating. Avoid designs that include wooden decks and patios. Use non-combustible materials for the roof. Clear gutters of leaves and debris.

Florida Wildfires blaze near the Georgia border South Florida

Assignment Using what you have just learned, choose the natural disaster that interests you the most. Using what you have just learned, choose the natural disaster that interests you the most. Family Disaster Plan: Imagine that the disaster you have been given is about to strike your town. How would your family prepare? Think about the preparations that you could make to help protect your family. Now you will make a Disaster Supply Kit: Think about the materials and supplies that would help your family survive a natural disaster and why they are important. On a piece of poster paper, cut out pictures of items you would need and label the contents of a good disaster supply kit. Family Disaster Plan: Imagine that the disaster you have been given is about to strike your town. How would your family prepare? Think about the preparations that you could make to help protect your family. Now you will make a Disaster Supply Kit: Think about the materials and supplies that would help your family survive a natural disaster and why they are important. On a piece of poster paper, cut out pictures of items you would need and label the contents of a good disaster supply kit.

Tornados Websites: Websites: FEMA for Kids FEMA for Kids National Geographic: Nature’s Fury National Geographic: Nature’s Fury Scholastic Weather Watch Scholastic Weather Watch National Geographic: Tornado Chasers National Geographic: Tornado Chasers

Hurricanes Related Websites: Related Websites: NOAA: HurricanesTropical Twisters NOAA: HurricanesTropical Twisters National Geographic Kids – Hurricane! National Geographic Kids – Hurricane! BrainPop movie BrainPop movie

Floods Related websites: Related websites: PBS: In Focus – Floods! PBS: In Focus – Floods! How TVA Stops Floods How TVA Stops Floods Nova – Hot Science: The River’s Gift Nova – Hot Science: The River’s Gift

Wildfires Related Websites: Related Websites: Smokey Bear: Kids Smokey Bear: Kids National Geographic: Wildfires National Geographic: Wildfires Dialogue for Kids – Wildfire Facts Dialogue for Kids – Wildfire Facts

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