Hazardous Earth - Climate - How do countries prepare and respond to cyclones

Question 1

How can we identify potential tropical cyclones?

Answer 1

1 Atmospheric pressure (Most common and gives the earliest information)
buoys are anchored in oceans and send in atmospheric pressure readings
2. Satillite tracking radar
3 Modelling
4 communicating information

Question 2

What is modelling?

Answer 2

When atmospheric pressure data, seawater temperature data and information on wind speed and wind direction are put into a modelling program which then estimate likely tracks for a cyclone along with its intensification and dissipation

Question 3

How do governments protect people before cyclones occur

Answer 3

1. Activate defences (flood barriers, storm surge barriers)
   2 Order evacuations
   3 Prepare emergency services
   4 construct emergency shelters and evacuation points on higher ground
   5 Train people on how to be prepared for a cyclone (secure house/pets, prepare emergency pack, route for evacuation and what to take). This information is broadcasted on radio, tv, internet, social media, posters etc

Question 4

How do countries respond to tropical cyclones ? (respond means how people deal with the effects after the storm has happened)

Answer 4

1 Rescue workers sent out (speed teams reach areas will have effect on how effective they are)
2 Provide food, clean water, medical care, shelter for victims
3 Repair and construct affected areas

Question 5

Name important items you will need in your emergency kit?

Answer 5

Non perishable food
first aid kit
batteries
matches in a water proof container
water - at least a gallon per person
battery operated radio
sleeping bag
flash light
whistle
can opener
local map