A huge flood hit Texas, flooding over 11⁄2 stories high and lasting 3 days, destroying 6 houses. The flood was caused by a river overflowing due to heavy rainfall. People were trapped in their homes. An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit California, damaging some buildings. During an earthquake, stay calm and take cover under heavy furniture away from windows or anything that could fall. A winter storm hit New Jersey, dumping 3 feet of snow and blocking roads with ice. Residents should prepare battery powered devices, non-perishable food, salt, sand, flashlights and firewood.

1. Disaster News Alerts! By: Mrs. Matthew’s Third Grade Class Kirby’s Mill Elementary School 2009-2010 Information and photos from: http://www.fema.gov/kids/dizarea.htm

2. News Flash! A Huge Flood Hits Texas Brought to you by: Channels 7-9

5. News Flash ! Hurricane Hits: Mexico Trees Fall Brought to you by: Channel 2-13

8. News Flash! Tornado Hits: Mississippi Brought to you by : Channel 18 -10

11. News Flash! Earthquake in California Brought to you by: Channel 1-16

14. A Horrible Wildfire Hits Alabama. Brought to you by: Channel 4-6-21

17. Tsunami Hits Honolulu, Hawaii!: Some Casualties Brought to you by: Channel 5-20

20. Thunderstorms Attack! Brought to you by: 8-19

23. News Flash! Winter Storm Hit Medford, New Jersey Brought to you by: Channel 14-3

26. Action News: Wildfire hits Hollywood, California Brought to you by: Channel 15-22

29. Stay Tuned : Volcano Eruption in Alaska Brought to you by: Channel 17-11