Management of Tropical Storms

Question 1

How do you prevent a tropical storm?

Answer 1

You can’t.

Question 2

How can you predict a tropical storm?

Answer 2

You can predict the power through the wind speed, rainfall and size of storm surge.
You can predict the location - the closer the storm the more accurate the prediction.
Collect data through remote sensing - satellites, buoys, scientific missions.
In the US the first forecast is five days ahead, but with 500m error - within 24hours there’s a 100m error.

Question 3

How can you protect yourself from a tropical storm?

Answer 3

Tropical storm drills
Land-use planning
Sea walls, breakwater and food barriers.
Tropical storm resistant buildings

Question 4

How can you prepare for a tropical storm?

Answer 4

Government and communities preparing through prediction and protection
Insurance