Reducing Tropical Storm Effects

Question 1

Hurricane watch

Answer 1

An alert that is given 48 hours in advance to residents that lets them know a tropical storm is possible.
Image: Hurricane watch

Question 2

Hurricane warning

Answer 2

A warning given when it is likely that a tropical storm will strike an area within 24 hours.

Question 3

Monitoring

Answer 3

Assessing the atmosphere to scan if tropical disturbances are likely to advance to tropical storm status.

Question 4

Satellites

Answer 4

Space based observation stations used by organisations such as NASA which detect weather patterns.

Question 5

Scatterometer

Answer 5

Radar system mounted on satellites to monitor near-surface ocean wind speeds and directions

Question 6

Rainfall radar

Answer 6

Also known as a Doppler weather radar, this is a type of radar used to locate precipitation, predict its motion and estimate its type (rain, snow, hail).

Question 7

Prediction

Answer 7

Using historical data and monitoring to predict the path of a tropical storm.

Question 8

Protection

Answer 8

Ensuring infrastructure is prepared for the storm such building reinforcement or using storm shutters.

Question 9

Planning

Answer 9

Raising awareness within the community of requirements and preparation required in advance of a tropical storm event including having emergency evacuation routes and kits.

Question 10

Levee construction

Answer 10

Building natural embankments to reduce the impacts of heavy rains and storm surges.

Question 11

Evacuation routes

Answer 11

Routes planned to give everyone ways out of the area to a safe meeting place in case of emergency.
Image: Evacuation routes

Question 12

National agencies

Answer 12

These are groups whose task it is to prepare, react and respond to natural hazards like tropical storms. These include the NOAA, FEMA and NASA in the USA.