reducing the ffects of tropical storms Flashcards
1
Q
what can people do to reduce the ffects of tropical storms
A
predict
prepare
respond
2
Q
how can people predict?
A
forcast: monitored by agencies e.g. National Hurricane Centre (Atlantic) and Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (Pacific)
warnings are issued
regularly updated internet
3
Q
how can people prepare?
A
education programmes
school awareness
leaflets
4
Q
how can people prepare
MEDC
A
buildings designed and built
tested in storm simulators
windproof tiles
water resistant windows
strengthened building structures
v expense
5
Q
how can people prepare in LEDC?
A
NGO SCHEMES in bangladesh
educating women what to wear incase to swim
building homes in stilts in case of storm surge
cyclone shelters
training local organise evacuation
