Stay indoors as much as you can. If your home doesn’t have heat, your family should find a warmer place to stay.
What's the speed of hurricanes?
Hurricanes have strong winds of at least 74 miles per hour. They can even reach 155 miles per hour or more.
What happens when a hurricane comes?
When a hurricane comes, heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves called “storm surges” can damage buildings, trees, and cars.
Should we drink floodwater? Why?
No, because it could make us sick.
If we're at home, what should we do during a hurricane?
Use a TV, radio, or cell phone to listen for alerts. Keep away from windows and glass doors. Lie on the floor under something sturdy like a table.
What's the speed of wind in a tornado?
Winds can reach up to 300 miles per hour.
What should we do when there's a "flood warning"?
Tell an adult right away so that they can take action.
What are hurricanes?
Strong tropical storms that form in the ocean and can come onto land.
What are "twisters" or "tornadoes"?
A tornado is a violent storm that sometimes looks like a funnel or a cone.
What's a "tornado warning"?
It means someone has seen a tornado nearby.
What does "tornado watch" mean?
A “tornado watch” means a tornado may be possible in your area.
What happens in a "winter storm"?
It can be really cold outside, plus there could be strong winds, ice, sleet, and freezing rain. A bad storm could knock out heat, power, and phone service.
What does "evacuate" mean?
It means you need to leave your home and get to a safe place.
What is a heatwave?
A heatwave is an extended period of extreme heat. It often comes with high humidity.
If we go outside in really cold weather, what should we do?
Wear several layers of light clothes, instead of one heavy layer. Wear mittens - they’re warmer than gloves -- a hat, and cover your mouth with a scarf.
What should we do when there's a "flash flood warning"?
Tell somebody and get to high ground fast!
What should we do when there's heavy rain or a bad storm?
Keep a TV, radio, or cell phone on for flood alerts.
What should we do during evacuation?
Follow instructions from officials.
What should we do when there's a tornado?
You and your family need to get to a safe place immediately. If you are indoors when a tornado comes, go to the basement or lowest level of the home or building
What should we do when there's a heatwave?
Stay on the lowest floor away from the sun. Drink water. Eat light meals. Wear light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible if you have to go out.
What things can cause a flood?
Heavy rain, rivers that overflow, really big ocean waves, melting snow, a dam or levee that overflows.
What should we do if we get separated during evacuation?
Follow your family communications plan to reconnect and be sure to bring your family emergency kit.
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