1. Hurricane Preparedness for Kids By:Tracy,Emily,John Western Branch Intermediate By:Tracy,Emily,John Western Branch Intermediate

2. What is a hurricane??? A hurricane is a severe tropical storm that forms over over oceans. It produces lots of wind,rain,thunder, and lighting. A storm serge is also produced by a hurricane it is very heavy waves. This is why you must stay tuned to the news/radio because hurricanes are very dangerous.

3. What to do if there's a hurricane watch. A hurricane watch means that a hurricane is possible in 36 hours. Stay tuned to the radio and watch the news. Stay inside and keep away from windows. Get extra batteries,flashlights,water,food, and blankets. A hurricane watch means that a hurricane is possible in 36 hours. Stay tuned to the radio and watch the news. Stay inside and keep away from windows. Get extra batteries,flashlights,water,food, and blankets.

4. What to do if there's a hurricane warning. A hurricane is expected in your area in 24 hours. Your family and you should begin preparations to evacuate from your area to a safe place. Make sure you pack up your most important belongings. A hurricane is expected in your area in 24 hours. Your family and you should begin preparations to evacuate from your area to a safe place. Make sure you pack up your most important belongings.

5. Hurricane word meanings. Eye-is the center of a hurricane and the calmest part of the hurricane. Evacuate-When you & your family are asked to leave your home so you can be safe. Floods-when it rains a lot and there is too much rain in your area. Storm surge-is a massive dome of water. Tornado-funnel of wind that moves along a flat area. Eye-is the center of a hurricane and the calmest part of the hurricane. Evacuate-When you & your family are asked to leave your home so you can be safe. Floods-when it rains a lot and there is too much rain in your area. Storm surge-is a massive dome of water. Tornado-funnel of wind that moves along a flat area.

6. Category12345 1 winds are74-9596-110111-130131-155Over 155 2 winds are96-110 3 winds are111-130 4 winds are131-155 5 winds areOver 155