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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
A series of waves that may be 200 feet tall
What happens when chunks of cliffs break off in stormy seas
A back and forth motion of blizzard winds

Outstanding!

Having difficulty with this one?

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Most residential hurricane wind damage starts with wind entry through:

The attic
Sliding glass doors
Garage doors

Marvelous!

Not quite.

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

False
True

Right on the money!

Not quite.

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

Batteries and battery powered radio
Candles
Canned foods
Bottled water

You're doing great!

That was incorrect.

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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

Fabulous!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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You should evacuate your home or apartment if:

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

Outstanding!

Not quite right. 😢

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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
Your own food and water supplies for at least 24 hours even if your going to a shelter
All of these

Great!

That was incorrect.

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

True
False

Stunning!

Not quite.

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

True
False

Awesome!

Having difficulty with this one?

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

True
False

That's right!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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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?

Tornadoes
High winds
Storm surge

That's right!

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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?

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

You've got it! 🥳

Not quite right. 😢

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

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

Nice going!

Doh! 🤬

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

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

That's the way!

Not quite right. 😢

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