Hazards

Question 1

Identify where you live. Identify hazards on the map.

Answer 1

New Jersey
Medium risk of hurricane
Medium risk of tsunami

Question 2

How can you reduce the effects of the hazards where you live?

Answer 2

1. You can move to a different area of the country where the hazards don’t exist.
2. Go to high elevation area, like this the mountains.
3. Don’t cut down to many trees in forest. They can slow down waves (tsunami) and wind (hurricane).

Question 3

How can you prepare for a natural disaster emergency?

Answer 3

1. You can leave the area before the distasteful occurs.

2. Build stronger houses so the don’t get damaged by wind and water.