This document discusses natural and manmade disasters that could affect communities. It focuses on different types of natural disasters that are common in different regions of the USA such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, blizzards, floods, fires, and how to prepare for each one. The document also provides information on tornado drills and procedures to follow during different disaster events to stay safe.

1. Natural and ManmadeNatural and Manmade DisastersDisasters

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3. What disasters would andWhat disasters would and
could effect our community?could effect our community?
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4. Disasters can be foreseeable…Disasters can be foreseeable…
Which ones can, and whichWhich ones can, and which
ones can’tones can’t??

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

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

8. What do we do?What do we do?
• Tornados?Tornados?
• Hurricanes?Hurricanes?
• Earthquakes?Earthquakes?
• Tsunami?Tsunami?
• Blizzards?Blizzards?
• Flood?Flood?
• Fire?Fire?
• Terrorist attacks?Terrorist attacks?
• School violence?School violence?
• HazardousHazardous
MaterialsMaterials

9. Tornado Drills

10. What to do during in aWhat to do during in a
tornado drill?tornado drill?
• The tornado drill is signaled by a bell thatThe tornado drill is signaled by a bell that
sounds different from a fire drillsounds different from a fire drill
• Stay calmStay calm
• Listen to instructionsListen to instructions
• Do not worry about personal itemsDo not worry about personal items

11. D U C K !D U C K !
• D –D – GoGo DOWNDOWN to the lowest levelto the lowest level
• U –U – GetGet UNDERUNDER somethingsomething
• C – COVERC – COVER your headyour head
• K – KEEPK – KEEP in shelter until the storm hasin shelter until the storm has
passedpassed

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

13. Masters of DisasterMasters of Disaster
Quiz BowlQuiz Bowl

14. What are floods that happenWhat are floods that happen
very quickly called?very quickly called?
• FlashfloodsFlashfloods

15. Which natural disaster is mostWhich natural disaster is most
common in the U.S.?common in the U.S.?
• FloodsFloods

16. What are the heavy wavesWhat are the heavy waves
associated with a hurricaneassociated with a hurricane
called?called?
• Storm SurgeStorm Surge

17. How many categories areHow many categories are
hurricanes classified by?hurricanes classified by?
• FiveFive

18. Which natural disaster isWhich natural disaster is
considered the most violent?considered the most violent?
• TornadoTornado

19. What is the area of the countryWhat is the area of the country
most at risk for tornadoesmost at risk for tornadoes
called?called?
• Tornado AlleyTornado Alley

20. Which natural disaster cannotWhich natural disaster cannot
be predicted?be predicted?
• EarthquakesEarthquakes

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

22. Sources Used:Sources Used:
• Fema.govFema.gov
• Ready.govReady.gov
• Youtube.comYoutube.com
• cdc.govcdc.gov
• Ribbonofpromise.orgRibbonofpromise.org
• Churchofcriticalthinking.comChurchofcriticalthinking.com

23. PowerPoint byPowerPoint by
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