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Chapter 12Safety and theEnvironment
Lesson 4Safety in Severe Weather
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natural disasters
hurricane
frostbite
Events caused by nature that result in widespread damage destruction, and loss
A strong tropical windstorm with driving rain
Freezing of the skin
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tornado
earthquake
A whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground
The shaking of the ground as rock below the surface moves
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In this lesson, you will learn to
identify types of weather emergencies and natural disasters.
recognize how to prepare for weather emergencies and
natural disasters.
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Compare and Contrast
As you read, keep notes on the differences between
weather emergencies and natural disasters.
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Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters
Having an emergency kit is part of preparing for natural disasters.
natural disasters Events caused by nature that result in widespread damage, destruction, and loss
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Thunderstorms
Lightning is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm.
Lightning is caused by clouds releasing stored-up electrical energy.
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Thunderstorms
Thunderstorm Tips
Seek shelter.
Do not use the telephone.
If you are in a large field with no shelter, lie down.
Avoid all metal objects.
Stay away from trees, electric wires, canopies.
Stay away from water.
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Hurricanes
A hurricane can cause high waves, which in turn can produce flooding.
hurricane A strong tropical windstorm with driving rain
Wind speeds during a hurricane can reach or exceed 100 miles per hour.
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Hurricanes
Hurricane Tips
Board windows.
Bring in outdoor objects.
Monitor TV and radio reports closely.
Obey orders to leave the area if instructed.
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Floods
The most common natural disasters are floods.
Flooding is especially serious in regions near large bodies of water.
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Floods
Flood Tips
Never walk or ride in a car through floodwater.
Watch out for downed power lines.
Only drink bottled water.
Clean and disinfect everything that touched floodwater.
Throw out all contaminated food.
Make sure the water supply is safe before drinking.
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Blizzards
A blizzard can shut down roads and make it hard for food and other daily needs to reach consumers.
A whiteout is a state where snow falls so rapidly, visibility is significantly reduced.
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Blizzards
Health risks from being in a blizzard include:
Hypothermia
Frostbite
frostbite Freezing of the skin
Frostbite can cause severe injury to the skin and sometimes to deeper tissue.
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Tornadoes
A tornado is most likely to occur in the flat central regions of the country.
tornado A whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground
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Tornadoes
Tornado Tips
Go to a storm cellar.
If you don’t have a storm cellar, go to a hallway, bathroom, or other room with no windows.
Don’t stay in a car or mobile home.
If you are outdoors, look for a ditch and lie down.
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Earthquakes
If you are inside when an earthquake hits, stay there.
earthquake The shaking of the ground as rock below the surface moves
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Earthquakes
Earthquake Tips
Brace yourself in a doorway.
If possible, crawl under a large piece of furniture.
Move away from objects that could fall.
If you are outside, stand in the open and stay away from trees, buildings, and power lines.
After an earthquake, report any odor of gas.
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What I Learned
Compare What is the difference between a weatheremergency and natural disaster?
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What I Learned
Vocabulary What is a hurricane? Where dohurricanes occur?
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What I Learned
Identify Which type of weather emergency can lead towhiteout conditions?
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Thinking Critically
Evaluate How does the media influence communityhealth during a natural disaster or weather emergency?
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Thinking Critically
Analyze Suppose you are swimming when the sky turnsdark. You hear a distant rumble. What should you doto take responsibility for your personal health?
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