HURRICANE

A hurricane is a large rotating storm with high winds that form over warm tropical areas.

• True

• False

Place a check beside all the other names that are used to describe a hurricane.

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

The Atlantic hurricane season starts in __________________.

A hurricane can cause serious damage to Belize's infrastructure.

• True

• False

Place a check beside all the items you should take with you to a hurricane shelter.

• Canned food

• TV

• Water

• Ice cream

What does the acronym C.E.M.O stands for?

• City Electric Management Organization

• Caribbean Emergency Management Organization

• City Energy Management Unit

• City Emergency Management Organization

In order for a storm to be classified as a hurricane it must have sustained winds of at least __________mph.

• 22

• 34

• 74

• 10

When does the Atlantic hurricane season ends?

• January 1st

• November 30th

• September 1st

• May 15th

The center of a hurricane is call the eye.

• True

• False

People who live in poorly structured homes and flood areas should stay home when a category 5 hurricane is coming.

• True

• False