Hurricane QuizWhat should you and your family do to prepare for a

hurricane?A. Build a Supply KitB. Find out if you live in an evacuation zone

C. Make a Disaster PlanD. All of the above

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1. Water2. Canned Food3. Batteries4. Flashlight5. Radio6. First Aid Kit7. Toys,Books, & Games

Things to Remind

Mom & Dad to do1. Fill the car

with Gas2. Gather important papers3. Charge cell phones 4. Cover the windows on your house with plywood or shutters5. Evacuate if told to do so!!!!!!

Now you are ready to track some hurricanes!!!

Hurricane Related Websiteshurricanes.gov

flightscience.noaa.govready.gov/kids

kidsgetaplan.com

hurricanescience.org

Your Questions…Mrs. Perkins’ class at Rudolph Matas Elementary in Metairie,

Louisiana asks…Where in the world do

most hurricanes/cyclones occur?

Tropical Cyclones Occur Over Tropical and Subtropical Waters Across the Globe

Tropical cyclones tracks between 1985 and 2005

Tropical Cyclones Occur Over Tropical and Subtropical Waters Across the Globe

Tropical cyclones tracks between 1985 and 2005

Two of the more active areas forhurricanes/typhoons are the eastern and western Pacific Ocean basins.

Thankfully, the Atlantic averages slightly fewer hurricanes each year.

Your Questions…Ms. Lopez’s class at Hubenak

Elementary in Louisiana asks…

What was the speed of the fastest (Atlantic) hurricane on record?

Hurricanes Allen (1980) and Camille (1969) are tied with the

highest sustained winds- 190 mph!!

Allen CamilleBoth hurricanes were in the

Gulf of Mexico!!! Yikes!!

Your Questions…Ms. Lopez’s class at Hubenak

Elementary in Louisiana asks…

1. Are scientists working on ways to help prevent hurricanes?

2. Can they lower the temperature of the ocean water so they don't occur?

Your Questions…Ms. Rolf’s class at Westwood-

Bales Elementary in Friendswood, Texas asks…

Is there a way that hurricane can help us?

Yes, by producing beneficial rain!

Just not too much please!!

Rainfall across the world from tropical storms, hurricanes, and typhoons in

2005.

Your Questions…

What made you think about becoming a scientist who studies

hurricanes?

Ms. Dixon’s class at Westwood-Bales Elementary in

Friendswood, Texas asks…

Seeing the awesome power of nature and wanting to help others

understand and prepare for natural disasters.

Your Questions…

Is there a possibility to have two or three hurricanes form at the same

time in the ocean?

Mr. Valenzona’s class at Houston Gateway Academy in

Houston, Texas asks…

NHC is often tracking more than one tropical storm or hurricane over the

Atlantic or Eastern Pacific Ocean

In August 1998, 4 hurricanes were spinning over the Atlantic at the same

time!

Your Questions…

What would happen if the hurricane hit the National Hurricane Center?

Mrs. McPhillip’s class at J. Larry Newton Elementary in

Fairhope, Alabama asks…

South Florida and the National Hurricane Center is often in the path of

a hurricanes!

The NHC was built to withstand strong hurricanes, but we have a backup center in Washington, D.C. just in

case!

Your Questions…

Where is the best place to go in a house to be safe during a hurricane?

Mrs. Miller’s class at J. Larry Newton Elementary in

Fairhope, Alabama asks…

The safest place in your home to ride out a hurricane is in an interior room

(without any windows)

Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Bring in some of your

supplies (flashlight, radio, pillows) to make it comfortable

BathroomClosest- Is yours this clean?

Please help us thankChris Knowlton, Holly Morin, & the University of Rhode IslandBarry Damiano & the Staff of

NOAA’s Aircraft Operations CenterThe National Hurricane Center