Ways to reduce the effects of tropical storms

Question 1

Prediction and monitoring

Answer 1

1) Storms can be monitored using radar, satellites and aircraft. Computer models can then be used to calculate a storm’s predicted path.
2) predicting where and when a tropical storm is going to happen gives people time to evacuate and protect homes and businesses.

Question 2

Planning

Answer 2

1) Future developments, e.g. new houses, can avoid high-risk areas, such as low-lying coastal zones.
2) Governments can plan evacuation routes to ensure people can get away quickly.
3) Emergency services can prepare for disasters by practising rescuing people from flooded areas.

Question 3

Protection

Answer 3

1) Buildings can be designed to withstand tropical storms. Buildings can also be put on stilts so they’re safe from floodwater.
2) Flood defences can be built along rivers (e.g. levees) and coasts (e.g. sea walls).