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Natural and Manmade Disasters

Natural and Manmade Disasters. Disaster Preparedness. What disasters would and could effect our community?. MANMADE. NATURAL. Disasters can be foreseeable… Which ones can, and which ones can’t ?. Which disasters are common in the different regions of the USA?. Tornados? Hurricanes?

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Natural and Manmade Disasters

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  1. Natural and ManmadeDisasters

  2. Disaster Preparedness

  3. What disasters would and could effect our community? MANMADE NATURAL

  4. Disasters can be foreseeable…Which ones can, and which ones can’t?

  5. Which disasters are common in the different regions of the USA?

  6. Tornados? Hurricanes? Earthquakes? Tsunami? Blizzards? Flood? Fire? Terrorist attacks? School violence? Can we be prepared:

  7. Tornados? Hurricanes? Earthquakes? Tsunami? Blizzards? Flood? Fire? Terrorist attacks? School violence? Hazardous Materials What do we do?

  8. Tornado Drills

  9. What to do during in a tornado drill? • The tornado drill is signaled by a bell that sounds different from a fire drill • Stay calm • Listen to instructions • Do not worry about personal items

  10. D U C K ! • D – Go DOWN to the lowest level • U – Get UNDER something • C – COVER your head • K – KEEP in shelter until the storm has passed

  11. Steps of a Tornado Drill • In a single file line, go into designated hallway or classroom • Sit close together and remain quite • With your head against the wall, duck and cover your head • Remain in this position until the ALL CLEAR is sounded

  12. Masters of Disaster Quiz Bowl

  13. What are floods that happen very quickly called? • Flashfloods

  14. Which natural disaster is most common in the U.S.? • Floods

  15. What are the heavy waves associated with a hurricane called? • Storm Surge

  16. How many categories are hurricanes classified by? • Five

  17. Which natural disaster is considered the most violent? • Tornado

  18. What is the area of the country most at risk for tornadoes called? • Tornado Alley

  19. Which natural disaster cannot be predicted? • Earthquakes

  20. Remember to fill out your “Just in Case Family Plan”

  21. PowerPoint by Jillian Potts Juliana Whitaker

  22. Sources Used: • Fema.gov • Ready.gov • Youtube.com • cdc.gov • Ribbonofpromise.org • Churchofcriticalthinking.com

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