By Cody Hansford, Chris Smith, and Megan Epperson

1
Hurricane preparedness for Kids

• By Cody Hansford, Chris Smith, and Megan Epperson

2
Chances of a hurricane will hit
3
How to stay safe during a hurricane

• Get in a basement ,if you dont have a basement
  get in a most central room with no windows (if
  you have a safe room get in it!)
• Things you need in a hurricane safe kit
• Have a flashlight ,battery powered radio
  ,blankets and pillows ,first aid kit, food,
  bottled water, map of the area, and if possible a
  back up generator (have this all in the safe room
  if you have one)

4
Hurricane lingo

• Eye The calm center of the storm
• Evacuate You and your family may be asked to
  leave your home. Do not go back home until
  officials tell it is safe to do.
• Floods More people are killed by freshwater
  floods during a hurricane then by any other
  hazard. Never play in flooded areas.
• Hurricane watch The weather conditions are just
  right for a hurricane.
• Hurricane warning A hurricane is expected within
  24 hours make preparations now.

5
Hurricane lingo

• Storm surge Storm surge is a massive dome of
  water sometimes 50 miles wide.
• Tornado Whats tornado info doing on the
  hurricane page? Hurricanes often bring tornados
  with them.

6
Hurricane Classifications
7
Remember these tips
8
The End