What Are Weather What Are Weather Emergencies?Emergencies?

Weather emergencies-dangerous situations Weather emergencies-dangerous situations brought on by changes in the atmosphere.brought on by changes in the atmosphere.– Storms such as tornados, hurricanes, blizzards Storms such as tornados, hurricanes, blizzards

and thunder storms.and thunder storms.

National Weather Service-monitors the National Weather Service-monitors the progress of storms and periodically issues progress of storms and periodically issues bulletins about what is happening.bulletins about what is happening.– Watch-issued when weather conditions make it Watch-issued when weather conditions make it

likely it will storm.likely it will storm.

What Are Weather What Are Weather Emergencies?Emergencies?

– Warning-is issues when an actual weather Warning-is issues when an actual weather emergency is occurring and people are in emergency is occurring and people are in immediate danger.immediate danger. Follow any instructions given by the NWS.Follow any instructions given by the NWS.

TornadoesTornadoes

Tornado-a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm Tornado-a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that drops from the sky to the ground.that drops from the sky to the ground.– Tornados normally occur during the spring and Tornados normally occur during the spring and

the summer.the summer. Of all the storms, tornadoes cause the most damage.Of all the storms, tornadoes cause the most damage.

– If a tornado watch is issued for your area:If a tornado watch is issued for your area: Use a battery-powered radio and listen for updates.Use a battery-powered radio and listen for updates. Prepare to take shelter.Prepare to take shelter.

– Get supplies ready, food, water and clothes.Get supplies ready, food, water and clothes.

TornadoesTornadoes

– If a tornado warning is issued take shelter If a tornado warning is issued take shelter immediately.immediately. Where to goWhere to go

– Cellar or basement.Cellar or basement.– Windowless interior room.Windowless interior room.– Ditch or flat on the groundDitch or flat on the ground– Stay away from cars, trees, buildings.Stay away from cars, trees, buildings.

What to doWhat to do– Cover yourself with anything that can protect you.Cover yourself with anything that can protect you.– Tornadoes move at 25-40 mph on a narrow path.Tornadoes move at 25-40 mph on a narrow path.– See 14.6 on page 411.See 14.6 on page 411.

HurricanesHurricanes

Hurricane-a strong windstorm with driving Hurricane-a strong windstorm with driving rain that originates at sea.rain that originates at sea.– Each hurricane has a center, called the eye.Each hurricane has a center, called the eye.

Weather is call in the eye, a circular cloud mass Weather is call in the eye, a circular cloud mass whirls around the eye giving the storm its fiercest whirls around the eye giving the storm its fiercest strength.strength.

– Most hurricanes occur in late summer and early Most hurricanes occur in late summer and early fall.fall. Board up windows. Board up windows. Evacuate if advisedEvacuate if advised

HurricanesHurricanes

If no evacuation is advised, stay inside.If no evacuation is advised, stay inside. Be prepared for power loss.Be prepared for power loss. Prepare an emergency kit.Prepare an emergency kit.

– FlashlightFlashlight– BatteriesBatteries– FoodFood– WaterWater– RadioRadio– First aid kitFirst aid kit– blanketsblankets

BlizzardsBlizzards

Blizzard-a very heavy snowstorm with winds Blizzard-a very heavy snowstorm with winds of up to 45 mph.of up to 45 mph.– Stay inside during a blizzard.Stay inside during a blizzard.– Have emergency kit ready.Have emergency kit ready.– If outside, If outside,

keep moving and find shelter ASAP.keep moving and find shelter ASAP. Watch for landmarks along your path.Watch for landmarks along your path. Keep head, nose, mouth, ears coveredKeep head, nose, mouth, ears covered Hypothermia-sudden and dangerous drop in body Hypothermia-sudden and dangerous drop in body

temperature.temperature.

ThunderstormsThunderstorms

Thunderstorms-heavy rain with thunder and Thunderstorms-heavy rain with thunder and lightning.lightning.– Thunderstorms can be dangerous when it has Thunderstorms can be dangerous when it has

lightning.lightning. Stay inside or seek shelter.Stay inside or seek shelter. Be prepared for power outage.Be prepared for power outage. Unplug electrical appliances.Unplug electrical appliances. Avoid using phone or running water.Avoid using phone or running water. If out side stay low and avoid electric poles, trees, If out side stay low and avoid electric poles, trees,

water and metal which all attract lightning.water and metal which all attract lightning.

Natural DisastersNatural Disasters

FloodsFloods– If the NWS issues a flood watch for your areaIf the NWS issues a flood watch for your area

Move valuables to higher ground.Move valuables to higher ground. Listen to the radio for updates.Listen to the radio for updates.

– If the NWS issues a flood warning for your areaIf the NWS issues a flood warning for your area Evacuate your house.Evacuate your house. Flash floods can happen quickly and be violent.Flash floods can happen quickly and be violent.

Natural DisastersNatural Disasters

– In any flooding situationIn any flooding situation Never walk, swim, ride a bike, or drive a car through Never walk, swim, ride a bike, or drive a car through

the water. You may drown or be electrocuted.the water. You may drown or be electrocuted. Drink only bottled water.Drink only bottled water. Only return home when advised to.Only return home when advised to. Once you return home throw away all food and Once you return home throw away all food and

disinfect everything.disinfect everything.

Natural DisastersNatural Disasters

Earthquake-a violent shaking of the earth’s Earthquake-a violent shaking of the earth’s surface.surface.

Aftershocks-secondary earthquakes.Aftershocks-secondary earthquakes. Richter scale-records the amount of ground Richter scale-records the amount of ground

motion.motion.– Scale of 1 to 10.Scale of 1 to 10.– Most destructive quakes have a magnitude of 7 Most destructive quakes have a magnitude of 7

or more.or more.

Natural DisastersNatural Disasters

Protecting yourself during an earthquake.Protecting yourself during an earthquake.– IndoorsIndoors

Stay away from windows, mirrors, ect.Stay away from windows, mirrors, ect. Stay away from tall or heavy objects that can fall on Stay away from tall or heavy objects that can fall on

you.you. Stand or crouch in a strongly supported doorway or Stand or crouch in a strongly supported doorway or

brace yourself in an inside corner of the building. brace yourself in an inside corner of the building. Cover your head.Cover your head. Get under a piece of furniture.Get under a piece of furniture.