Name of Hurricane

1
Name of Hurricane

• Date of Being first Classified as a Hurricane,
  Date Declassified

2
Location of Hurricane

• Region and Nation(s) Involved
• Latitude and Longitude of location where first
  classified
• Current Population Density of the area most
  affected by the hurricane.
• Include a map showing the area affected by the
  storm (Not A Storm track map, get a blank map of
  the area, it must be legible and have a source
  listed below it.)

3
Intensity of the Storm

• What was the Saffir Simpson rating of the storm
  at its maximum value?
• Describe what the weather conditions are like to
  be classified as that rating.
• Use your notes and the base statistics for that
  size hurricane.
• Windspeed, Storm Surge, Surface Pressures, type
  of damage should be included

4
Storm Track

• Description of the Storm Track
• Include the countries passed through and on what
  days it passed through.
• State which ocean basin was involved
• Include the current name for the event (Typhoon
  cyclone, hurricane)
• Describe the location of the landfall and its
  geography.
• Include a map showing the storms path
• Be sure to include a source listed below this
  image!

5
Actual Storm Data

• Include actual peak values for the following
  variables, and where the storm was when they
  occurred.
• Storm Surge
• Sustained Winds
• Lowest Pressure

6
Aftermath

• Describe the type of damage seen in the areas
  most effected
• Be sure to include where geographically the most
  damage was seen.
• Include pictures of the damaged area (2 pictures
  no more no less)
• Explain which factor caused the most damage
  (wind, storm surge, fresh water flooding).

7
Human Impact

• Number of People Killed.
• Be sure to include the geographic location of
  fatalities
• Describe if/how the geography of the location
  caused people to be put in danger.
• Include an image (topographic map) of the area
  effected.

8
Environmental Impact

• Size of the area affected.
• Effect on long term human health.
• Extent to which area was affected (Give a
  description of the damage sustained)
• Effect on wildlife and plants.
• Effect on access to natural resources.
• Effect on surface and ground water.
• These represent the types of things you should be
  looking for. You may not find all of them for
  your hurricane.

9
Economic Impact

• List the amount of money lost due to damage from
  the storm.
• Effects on Tourism.
• Effects on Agriculture.
• Cost to rebuild infrastructure (roads, power
  lines etc).
• Long term health costs
• These represent the types of things you should be
  looking for. You may not find all of them for
  your hurricane.

10
Preparation for Anticipated Storm

• Provide a timeline of warnings or watches listed
  for the storm
• Include the locations the warnings/watches were
  being issued for.
• Describe steps taken by locals to ready their
  property/homes for the storm
• Describe whether or not a mandatory evacuation
  was order.
• And if so why or if not why not?

11
Government and International Response

• Explain what the response immediately following
  the hurricane was by the governments of the
  affected areas.
• This should include, local, state (if in USA),
  and national government.
• Describe the response of the international
  community to the hurricane

12
History of Previous Hurricanes

• List any other hurricanes that may have affected
  this area.
• Include a description of these storms Saffir
  Simpson value, and the number of people killed.
• Include an estimate of the total cost in damages
  to the area by these storms.

13
Source List

• List any an ALL sources used for your power
  point.
• Include Websites, Book Titles with Authors,
  Teachers, or any other resource.