OEP 1.4 Weather related emergencies

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Tells you to be aware that the weather might change over the course of the day

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Weather Watch

Front

Severe weather conditions are imminent and you should take immediate action

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Weather Warning

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Storm of lightening, thunder and heavy rain

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Thunder Storm

Front

A lightening strike can cause cardiac arrest, dizziness and severe burns. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

Front

Hail and high speed winds can cause windows to shatter

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TRUE

Front

During a thunderstorm you should avoid isolated trees and hilltops

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TRUE

Front

Staying in a vehicle is safe during a thunderstorm because the metal frame conducts the electricity into the ground.

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TRUE

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funnel cloud or a rotating column of air extending from a cumulonimbus cloud,

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Tornado

Front

If you are inside during a tornado you should: Go to the attic, Go to a room with a lot of windows, Go to the basement

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Go to the basement

Front

weather condition where the precipitation is mostly in the form of snow, sleet, or freezing rain

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Snowstorm