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Hurricane Trivia Quiz

1. Historically, what component of a hurricane causes the most deaths?
high winds
storm surge
heavy rainfall
tornadoes

2. A tropical storm officially becomes a hurricane when its winds exceed?
55 mph
74 mph
64 mph
39 mph

3. What is the name of the scientist who predicts hurricane frequency each year?
Dr. William Gray
Dr. John Lewis
Dr. Robert Sheets
Dr. Joe Friday

4. Protect windows, yourself and interior contents of a building by...?
tapping windows
boarding up windows
opening windows
closing drapes

5. Hurricane season begins on June 1 each year. When does the season end?
October 30
November 1
November 30
December 1

6. What major ingredient is needed to sustain a hurricane's energy?
high winds
warm water
tornadoes
Jet Stream

7. For safety reasons, which of the following items was not shown in the Family Disaster Supplies Kit?
candles
lanterns and fuel (stored in safe container & location)
mosquito repellent
bleach

8. Do not take your pets here?
veterinarian
public shelter
humane society
private pet shelter

9. Which of the following is the most dangerous place to be in a hurricane, tornado or severe thunderstorm?
apartment
house
mobile home
public shelter

10. Historically, the most active month for hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic Basin is...
July
October
September
August

11. The National Hurricane Center issues a Hurricane Watch to alert specific regions or states that hurricane forces pose a threat to a specified area within how many hours of forecasted arrival?
24 hours
72 hours
36 hours
48 hours

12. The National Hurricane Center issues a Hurricane Warning when sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or greater are expected in a specified area within how many hours or less of the forecasted arrival?
24 hours
72 hours
36 hours
48 hours

13. The best time to learn how to prepare for hurricanes or nor'easters is?
when a warning is issued
when a watch is issued
during a hurricane or nor'easter
before a hurricane or nor'easter threatens your area

14. Which of the following can increase your ability to survive during or after a major emergency or disaster?
learn about the hazards/risks in your area and how to prepare
plan what to do before, during and after a major emergency or disaster
plan survival without electric, telephone, water or modern conveniences for 72 hours or more
all of the above

15. A family activity that teaches all members about survivability is?
boating, fishing & hunting
camping without modern conveniences
nature walks, bicycling and exploring
Internet

16. Your official source of weather forecast, watch or warning information is?
National Weather Service
weather alert radio
other
(a) and (b)

17. Your official source of emergency preparedness information is your?
bookstore or other commercial source
library
local emergency management office
neighbor

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Do you have renters, home owners, boat or vehicle owners insurance that provides adequate protection against catastrophic losses?

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