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Hurricanes or heavy snow can cause storm surge, which is:

What happens when chunks of cliffs break off in stormy seas
A series of waves that may be 200 feet tall
A huge dome of water pushed from the sea by high winds
A back and forth motion of blizzard winds

Hooray! 🥳

Not quite.

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Most residential hurricane wind damage starts with wind entry through:

The attic
Sliding glass doors
Garage doors

Right on! 👊

Nope, sorry. 😢

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The best place to take shelter from a tornado is a storm cellar or basement.

False
True

Yay!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

Candles
Batteries and battery powered radio
Canned foods
Bottled water

Nice going!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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If you live in a high-rise condominium or on the beach, it's better to stay at home rather than evacuate.

False
True

Yay!

Not quite.

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You should evacuate your home or apartment if:

You live on the coast, near a river or floodplain
All of these
Local authorities announce an evacuation and you live in that evacuation zone
You live in a mobile home

Fantastic! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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If you must evacuate, what should you bring with you?

All of these
Any prescription medication with at least a two week supply
Important personal papers including insurance papers, medical records, etc.
Your own food and water supplies for at least 24 hours even if your going to a shelter

Bullseye!

That was incorrect.

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To ensure your pet's safety during a storm You should tranquilize them.

True
False

Right on! 👊

Having difficulty with this one?

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

False
True

Bullseye!

Not quite.

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

False
True

Sensational!

Having difficulty with this one?

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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
High winds
Tornadoes

Super!

Not quite.

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

Secure lawn furniture and other outside objects
Assess your home's construction
Board your windows
Brace your doors
All of these

You've nailed it!

That was incorrect.

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How can you minimize damage to your home and maximize your chance of recovery before a storm strikes?

Buy flood insurance
Make a video and written records of your personal property
All of these
Make sure all doors and windows are properly caulked and weather-stripped

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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After a hurricane has passed, there are still hazards to avoid. They may include:

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

You're one class act!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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