What weather events are hazardous?

Do people in various parts of the world experience the same weather phenomenon?

What types of damage can hazardous weather cause?

By: Nicole Spruill

General weather facts

Forms of Hazardous weather

Costs

Emergency Plan Preparedness

Conclusion

The state of the atmosphere at any given time, with respect to the variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure.

Felt and effected by all living things at all times.

Can be both positive and negative. A science that has been observed,

documented, and has tried to be predicted for years.

Precipitation◦Rain, Snow, Hail

Thunder Tornados Hurricanes/Cyclones Floods Drought

◦Dust Bowl of 1930s Heat Waves

Some damage isn’t accessed until after a disaster. (ex. mold, water contamination, etc.)

Costs are heavy◦ Monetarily◦ Physically◦ Emotionally

◦ Effects are felt regionally, and sometimes nationally and globally. Safety Assistance

◦ Repairs can take months or years to complete.

Emergency Preparedness◦ Be informed.◦ Develop an action

plan.◦ Develop a kit.◦ Get involved.

◦ Emergency Preparedness

Not all weather is hazardous, but it can become that way.

Can’t change the weather, you can be prepared for it.

What will you do to get ready for the bought of bad weather?

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/weather

http://www.ready.gov/natural-disasters