2. Lesson 4 You’re driving home when a sudden thunderstorm strikes and visibility is drastically reduced. Situations like this can occur without warning. Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters Careful planning and preparation can help you survive weather emergencies and natural disasters.

3. Lesson 4 Lesson Objectives Develop strategies to prevent accidental injuries during severe weather and natural disasters Examine the ways in which technology can increase the survival rate during a severe weather event Identify safety procedures that should be followed during a severe weather event or natural disaster In this lesson, you will learn to:

4. Lesson 4 Severe Weather Watching Out for Severe Weather When severe weather threatens, the National Weather Service (NWS) uses the media to issue watches and warnings.severe weather A watch means that the weather conditions are right for a specific weather event to occur. A warning means that severe weather has been sighted and is heading toward your area.

5. Lesson 4 Emergency Survival Preparation Discuss with your family where to go during an emergency, where to meet if family members get separated, and whom to contact if help is needed. Prepare an emergency survival kit with supplies such as:emergency survival kit Water and food Phone, radio, lighting, and blankets Medications and money Severe Weather

6. Lesson 4 Types of Severe Weather Hurricanes Floods Severe Thunderstorms TornadoesWinter Storms Severe Weather

7. Lesson 4 Hurricanes If a hurricane watch is issued:hurricane Secure your property. Bring in items from outside that may blow away in strong winds. Board up windows and doors. Tape any glass you are unable to cover. If a hurricane warning is issued, seek shelter. Evacuate if the NWS instructs you to do so. Severe Weather

8. Lesson 4 Floods If a flood is likely to occur: Listen to radio bulletins while you watch for rising water, and be prepared to evacuate. Before leaving, turn off the utilities in your home. Never walk, swim, ride a bike, or drive a car through flood waters. Both drowning and electrocution are risks in flooded areas. Drink only bottled water because floods can pollute the water supply. Severe Weather

9. Lesson 4 Flash Floods If you are in an area that is under a flash flood warning:flash flood Leave low-lying areas immediately. Do not attempt to drive through floodwaters or to cross police barricades. Stay away from streams, creeks, storm drains, and irrigation ditches, all of which become treacherous during flash floods. Severe Weather

10. Lesson 4 Severe Thunderstorms When a thunderstorm is approaching: If you are on the water, go to shore. If you are outdoors, get inside or take shelter to avoid being struck by lightning. Stay away from tall structures and trees because lightning is attracted to tall objects. Do not use computers, telephones, or televisions during a severe thunderstorm. Severe Weather

11. Lesson 4 Tornadoes If you are outside or in a car when a tornado approaches:tornado Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or lie down in a ditch or low-lying area. Protect your head with your hands. If you are indoors, stay away from the windows. A storm cellar, basement, or crawl space is the safest place to be. As a last resort, get under a piece of heavy furniture and hold onto it. Severe Weather

12. Lesson 4 Winter Storms A severe winter storm called a blizzard is common in theblizzard northern areas of the United States. To protect yourself during blizzards and other winter storms: Stay inside. Wear protective clothing. Avoid getting lost. Severe Weather

13. Lesson 4 Earthquakes Safeguarding Against Earthquakes EarthquakesEarthquakes are most common west of the Rocky Mountains. In the event of an earthquake: If you are inside a building, stand or crouch in a strongly supported doorway, brace yourself in an inside corner of the building, or get under a piece of sturdy furniture. If you are outdoors, stay away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Use caution after the tremors have stopped, and be prepared for aftershocks.

14. Lesson 4 Choose the appropriate option. 1.Severe weather 2.Tornados 3.Blizzards 4.Earthquakes Q. ___________ refers to harsh or dangerous weather conditions. Quick Review

15. Lesson 4 A. 1. severe weather Severe weather refers to harsh or dangerous weather conditions. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

16. Lesson 4 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. An emergency survival kit is a group of items that can be used for a long period of time until an emergency situation has stabilized. True False

17. Lesson 4 A. False. An emergency survival kit is a group of items that can be used for a short period of time until an emergency situation has stabilized. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

18. Lesson 4 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. A hurricane and a tornado are different. A hurricane is a powerful storm that originates at sea, characterized by winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, flooding, and sometimes tornadoes. A tornado is a whirling, funnel- shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground and produces a narrow path of destruction on land. True False

19. Lesson 4 Quick Review - Answer A. True. A hurricane and a tornado are different. A hurricane is a powerful storm that originates at sea, characterized by winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, flooding, and sometimes tornadoes. A tornado is a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground and produces a narrow path of destruction on land. Click Next to attempt another question.

20. Lesson 4 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. A tornado is approaching your home, but available strategies to prevent accidental injuries during severe weather is not part of governmental policy. True False

21. Lesson 4 A. False. If a tornado is approaching your home, available strategies to prevent accidental injuries during severe weather is part of governmental policy. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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23. Lesson 4 Watching Out for Severe Weather When severe weather threatens, the National Weather Service (NWS) uses the media to issue watches and warnings. A watch means that the weather conditions are right for a specific weather event to occur. A warning means that severe weather has been sighted and is heading toward your area. Severe weather refers to harsh or dangerous weather conditions. Severe Weather

24. Lesson 4 Discuss with your family where to go during an emergency, where to meet if family members get separated, and whom to contact if help is needed. Prepare an emergency survival kit with supplies such as:emergency survival kit Water and food Phone, radio, lighting, and blankets Medications and money Emergency Survival Preparation An emergency survival kit is a group of items that can be used for a short time until an emergency situation has stabilized. Severe Weather

25. Lesson 4 If a hurricane watch is issued:hurricane Secure your property. Bring in items from outside that may blow away in strong winds. Board up windows and doors. Tape any glass you are unable to cover. If a hurricane warning is issued, seek shelter. Evacuate if the NWS instructs you to do so. Hurricanes A hurricane is a powerful storm that originates at sea, characterized by winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, flooding, and sometimes tornadoes. Severe Weather

26. Lesson 4 If you are in an area that is under a flash flood warning:flash flood Leave low-lying areas immediately. Do not attempt to drive through floodwaters or to cross police barricades. Stay away from streams, creeks, storm drains, and irrigation ditches, all of which become treacherous during flash floods. Flash Floods A flash flood is a flood with great volume and short duration that is usually caused by heavy rainfall. Severe Weather

27. Lesson 4 If you are outside or in a car when a tornado approaches:tornado Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or lie down in a ditch or low-lying area. Protect your head with your hands. If you are indoors, stay away from the windows. A storm cellar, basement, or crawl space is the safest place to be. As a last resort, get under a piece of heavy furniture and hold onto it. Tornadoes A tornado is a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground and produces a narrow path of destruction on land. Severe Weather

28. Lesson 4 A severe winter storm called a blizzard is common in theblizzard northern areas of the United States. To protect yourself during blizzards and other winter storms: Stay inside. Wear protective clothing. Avoid getting lost. Winter Storms A blizzard is a snowstorm with winds of at least 35 miles per hour. Severe Weather

29. Lesson 4 EarthquakesEarthquakes are most common west of the Rocky Mountains. In the event of an earthquake: If you are inside a building, stand or crouch in a strongly supported doorway, brace yourself in an inside corner of the building, or get under a piece of sturdy furniture. If you are outdoors, stay away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Use caution after the tremors have stopped, and be prepared for aftershocks. Safeguarding Against Earthquakes An earthquake is a violent shaking movement of the earth’s surface. Earthquakes

30. Lesson 4 A. Correct! Severe weather refers to harsh or dangerous weather conditions. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

31. Lesson 4 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer

32. Lesson 4 A. Correct! An emergency survival kit is a group of items that can be used for a short period of time until an emergency situation has stabilized. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

33. Lesson 4 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer

34. Lesson 4 A. Correct! A hurricane and a tornado are different. A hurricane is a powerful storm that originates at sea, characterized by winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, flooding, and sometimes tornadoes. A tornado is a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground and produces a narrow path of destruction on land. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

35. Lesson 4 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer

36. Lesson 4 A. Correct! If a tornado is approaching your home, available strategies to prevent accidental injuries during severe weather is part of governmental policy. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

37. Lesson 4 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer