Understanding Watersheds and Weather Awareness

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of being prepared for severe weather events by understanding your local watershed. It introduces the concept of a watershed and explains how the Know Your Watershed campaign educates residents of the San Jacinto River Basin. The campaign's interactive web platform helps users identify their watershed and understand drainage patterns. The video provides step-by-step instructions on using the website to find your watershed and encourages viewers to visit the site to become more weather-aware.

What is a watershed?

• A tool for predicting weather

• A type of soil

• A geographic boundary of a water body

• A type of weather event

What is the primary function of a watershed?

• To store water

• To prevent flooding

• To drain water to a particular water body

• To create weather patterns

What is the main goal of the Know Your Watershed campaign?

• To sell watershed-related products

• To predict severe weather events

• To educate residents about their watersheds

• To provide weather forecasts

What can you learn about on the Know Your Watershed platform?

• Local wildlife

• Weather forecasts

• Drainage patterns and water flow

• Historical landmarks

How can you find out which watershed you live in using the platform?

• By calling a hotline

• By sending a letter

• By entering your address on the website

• By visiting a local office

What should you do after entering your address on the Know Your Watershed platform?

• Wait for an email confirmation

• Click on the colored shape that contains your address

• Call customer support

• Download a PDF report

What is the purpose of clicking on other colored shapes on the platform?

• To download a map

• To contact support

• To change the website theme

• To learn about other watersheds

Who is Michelle Simpson?

• A local weather forecaster

• A severe weather expert

• A communications department employee at the San Jacinto River Authority

• A watershed scientist

Why is it important to be weather aware in the San Jacinto River area?

• Because it rarely rains

• Because the area is prone to severe weather events

• Because it is a tourist destination

• Because it is a desert region

What is the website for the Know Your Watershed campaign?

• www.watershedinfo.com

• www.weatherawareness.com

• www.knowyourwatershed.com

• www.sjra.com