1. Natural Disasters and their Effects on Floridians

2. Hurricanes effects on life/property
Destroyed homes.
Caused schools, airports and hospitals to close.
Storm surge, the rush of water caused by powerful winds, has caused flooding and damages property.
Winds, powerful and long lasting, can destroy property.

3. Tracking Models
Limitations
Reliability
Different types of models

4. Other Natural Disasters
Tornadoes: Often form as a result of tropical cyclones making landfall. High powerful winds of a jet stream often strengthen thunder storms. Tornadoes accompany strengthened thunderstorms.
Floods: An overflowing of water in a normally dry area. Control flooding with dams and levees.
Fires: Large, wildfires that spread quickly over a natural area. Can start by lightning, arson, debris burning, especially during dry season.
Sinkholes
Droughts

5. Hazard Preparations
Emergency Preparedness

6. Effects of Sun Exposure
UV Light and Radiation
Skin Protection