
Do you live in an area that's prone to tornadoes or hurricanes? Among all other land based disasters, tornadoes and hurricanes have the potential to cause some of the most serious damage. Tornadoes can strike with little to no warning, at any time of the day (or night) and at any time of the year.
How prepared are you to weather such a storm? Take this quiz and find out now!
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Hurricanes or heavy snow can cause storm surge, which is:

A huge dome of water pushed from the sea by high winds
What happens when chunks of cliffs break off in stormy seas
A series of waves that may be 200 feet tall
A back and forth motion of blizzard winds
Most residential hurricane wind damage starts with wind entry through:

Sliding glass doors
Garage doors
The attic
The best place to take shelter from a tornado is a storm cellar or basement.

True
False
In preparing for a storm, which of these items should NOT be in your supplies?

Candles
Batteries and battery powered radio
Bottled water
Canned foods
If you live in a high-rise condominium or on the beach, it's better to stay at home rather than evacuate.

True
False
You should evacuate your home or apartment if:

You live in a mobile home
Local authorities announce an evacuation and you live in that evacuation zone
You live on the coast, near a river or floodplain
All of these
If you must evacuate, what should you bring with you?

Important personal papers including insurance papers, medical records, etc.
Any prescription medication with at least a two week supply
All of these
Your own food and water supplies for at least 24 hours even if your going to a shelter
To ensure your pet's safety during a storm You should tranquilize them.

False
True
If you are outdoors when a tornado approaches, move parallel to it.

False
True
Hurricanes can cause sudden, violent downdrafts which are hazardous to aircraft.

True
False
Hurricanes cause tremendous destruction to homes and businesses. But along and near the coast, what is the single biggest threat to life from these storms?

Storm surge
Tornadoes
High winds
To prevent or reduce damage to your home, what kind of preparation can be made to your home before a hurricane hits?

All of these
Brace your doors
Secure lawn furniture and other outside objects
Assess your home's construction
Board your windows
How can you minimize damage to your home and maximize your chance of recovery before a storm strikes?

All of these
Buy flood insurance
Make a video and written records of your personal property
Make sure all doors and windows are properly caulked and weather-stripped
After a hurricane has passed, there are still hazards to avoid. They may include:

Downed power lines
All of these
Broken water and sewer lines
Snakes and insects
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